VW independent sports LIMA — Van Wert’s Kendra Deehring and Owen Scott each won individual championships at the Bath Ehresman Memorial Invitational on Friday. Deehring sprinted to the 100 meter dash title with a time of 12.2 seconds and also finished third in the 200 meter dash (26.4). She was also the anchor on the […]
POSTED: 04/08/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that football 7-on-7 competition is now permitted at any time prior to and after the football season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are still not […]
POSTED: 04/08/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview High School wrestling program recently concluded its season with head coach Jake Sawmiller and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Special awards were presented to (pictured above, left to right): Nolan Walls (Spirit Award); Gavin Grubb (NWC Wrestler of the Year, Most Reversals, Most Near Falls, Most Pins), and […]
POSTED: 04/08/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports All local spring sports coaches are reminded that after each game or event, win or lose, to send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and/or any other relevant information to sports@thevwindependent.com. Screenshots of the information are also accepted at 419.681.2130. Sending the information, or having an assistant coach, team manager or other team representative […]
POSTED: 04/08/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Friday April 5, 2024 6:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 8:03 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Gleeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert on a report of a loose dog. […]
POSTED: 04/07/24 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Mark Eugene Barna, 62, of Ohio City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2024. A beloved husband and dedicated worker, Mark was born on September 22, 1961, to Gene and Sue (Harmon) Barna, who both preceded him in death. On November 4,1989, he married Mary Schreiber, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Ben (Crystal) […]
POSTED: 04/06/24 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/for the independent Although this was the 49th crowning of Queen Jubilee, there were a couple of new wrinkles this year, including a talent winner who sang while cooking on stage. This year’s pageant winner, Queen Jubilee XLIX Claire Keysor, might also be the first home-schooled senior to wear the peony queen tiara. In addition […]
POSTED: 04/05/24 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tess Vonderwell won the talent portion of this year’s Peony Queen Pageant by singing “Burn” from Hamilton while also cooking this flaming dish. Bob Barnes/VW independent
POSTED: 04/05/24 at 11:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to commit to eliminating distractions while behind the wheel. Ohio’s distracted driving law became a primary offense last April after Governor Mike DeWine signed SB 288. When the law took effect, motorists were given a […]
POSTED: 04/05/24 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information In an effort to align fundraising efforts with its mission, the YWCA of Van Wert County will hold its first annual Juneteenth golf outing at Willow Bend Country Club on Thursday June 19. The outing will feature games of skill (closest to the pin, longest putt, and longest drive), raffles, mulligans for purchase, […]
POSTED: 04/05/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News