Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is warning Ohioans about an increased risk of affinity fraud and the significant financial impact it can have on victims. Affinity fraud scams exploit the trust and friendship that exist within groups of people who share common interests in order to exploit vulnerable investors. Often times, affinity […]
POSTED: 09/14/24 at 12:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Defiance used big plays to race out to a 21-0 lead and the Bulldogs went on to defeat Van Wert 41-14 at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium on Friday night. It was the third straight loss by the Cougars (1-3, 0-3 WBL), while Defiance improved to 2-2 (2-1 WBL). The Bulldog […]
POSTED: 09/14/24 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports FORT LORAMIE — Crestview dropped the 2024 NWC opener to conference newcomer Fort Loramie 28-21 on Friday. The Redskins (2-2, 1-0 NWC) took a 13-0 first quarter lead when quarterback Gabe Hart connected with Carter Eilerman for a 34-yard score less than two minutes into the game, then after blocking a Crestview […]
POSTED: 09/14/24 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of games played in the Green Meadows Conference, Midwest Athletic Conference, Northwest Conference and Western Buckeye league on Friday, September 13. GMC Edgerton 42 Antwerp 21 Fairview 41 Ayersville 7 Paulding 24 Wayne Trace 14 Tinora 37 Hicksville 13 MAC Coldwater 34 Anna 18 Marion Local 71 Delphos […]
POSTED: 09/13/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday September 12, 2024 12:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Marsh Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving. 5:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of an open door. 7:41 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City […]
POSTED: 09/13/24 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information On the heels of the announcement of Cougar Alumni Field last week comes an opportunity for the Cougar faithful to leave their mark on Eggerss Stadium with the Legacy Paver Program. This program consists of offering three different size pavers where fans, alumni, supporters, and businesses, can create a personal message […]
POSTED: 09/12/24 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff BLUFFTON (IN) — The Bluffton (IN) Police Department has released information about an early September incident that ended with the death of a Van Wert resident. According to a press release issued by Bluffton Police Chief Kyle Randall, the incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, at a private residence in Bluffton. Kyle […]
POSTED: 09/12/24 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation is inviting the public to a meeting to discuss three upcoming projects that will improve safety along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 224 corridors in northwest Van Wert County. The meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, September 30, at the Convoy Community […]
POSTED: 09/12/24 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding County History Museum will host its 23rd American Truck Historical Society Vintage Truck Show, featuring antique, classic and special interest vehicles 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 22, rain or shine, during the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. The show is held on the museum grounds at […]
POSTED: 09/12/24 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS- House Bill 661, legislation that regulates imitation meat and egg products, has been introduced by State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) and State Representative Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin). With meat and egg alternatives on the rise, the bill will ensure that corporations within the imitation meat and egg products industry clearly […]
POSTED: 09/12/24 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News