SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports After dropping back-to-back road games, the Van Wert Cougars hope there’s “no place like home.” The Cougars, who are 21-2 at Eggerss Stadium since 2020, with both losses coming last year, will host Defiance on Friday night. “We are looking forward to being back on home turf,” Van Wert head coach Keith […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The Crestview Knights will open the Northwest Conference portion of the schedule on Friday night but that doesn’t mean the opponent will be a familiar one. The Knights will travel to Shelby County to face Fort Loramie, a program that has joined the NWC for football only for at least two years. […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 9:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview swept Lincolnview 25-13, 25-20, 25-21 in NWC volleyball action on Tuesday. The Lady Knights were led by Adelyn Figley (12, above) who had 20 kills in the match. Crestview (5-2, 1-0 NWC) will host Lima Central Catholic on Thursday while Lincolnview (7-2, 0-1 NWC) will travel to Shawnee the same night. Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Golf Lincolnview 170 Crestview 172 Lima Central Catholic 207 Spencerville 298 At Hickory Sticks, Lincolnview won a NWC quad against Crestview, Lima Central Catholic and Spencerville on Tuesday. The Lancers (170) were led by Boston Bailey (40), followed by Lucas Grubb and Bennett Kill (43 each) and Chayse Overholt and Seth Brandt […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Van Wert Live is excited to share that Danfoss returns as a fall sponsor. They are committed to the Van Wert Live vision of making us an entertainment destination. This sponsorship goes directly to bringing the shows and keeping ticket prices low. Danfoss Power Solutions employs approximately 750 people at the Van Wert location, […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information COLUMBUS — In honor of those killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio from sunrise to sunset on September 11. Governor DeWine […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 10:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Robert C. Young, 86, of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening, September 8, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on November 25, 1937, in Van Wert the son of Harley Howard and Bernice (Stetler) Young, who both prececed him in death. On August 17, 1958, he married the former Sue (Williman) […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday September 9, 2024 3:08 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with chest pain. 4:13 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing. 4:13 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/10/24 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If you travel along Fisher Ave. in Van Wert, especially during normal working hours – slow down. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Aaron Montgomery, EHS Manager at Tenneco shared his concerns about employee safety along the street, noting that vehicles sometimes come through well above the 25 mile […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 18.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 42.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 45.2 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News