VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, September 27. GMC Edgerton 39 Ayersville 7 Fairview 21 Paulding 19 Tinora 19 Antwerp 0 Wayne Trace 12 Hicksville 0 MAC Coldwater 48 Parkway 0 Marion Local 48 Versailles 0 Minster 12 St. Henry 7 New Bremen 14 Fort […]
POSTED: 09/27/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday September 26, 2024 3:22 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency. 11:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to investigate a report of breaking and entering, and theft. 12:35 p.m. – […]
POSTED: 09/27/24 at 11:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information After recent announcements of Eggerss Stadium naming rights, there is more good news to share. The Van Wert County Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant for the purpose of construction of the multi-purpose concessions/restroom/storage building just outside the south end zone. This comes with naming rights once the structure is completed, […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview Local Schools earned a four-star rating, according to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce’s latest School Report Cards. That was a topic of considerable discussion during Wednseday’s monthly school board meeting. The district earned five stars in the graduation category, four stars in achievement and gap closing categories and three […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Marsh Foundation’s Foster Care and Adoption Division has moved its offices back to the historic main Marsh campus on Lincoln Highway. The much-anticipated move will help ensure a strong continuum of care between all the Marsh’s programs. According to Kelly Gross, Executive Director of Child & Family Services, the move […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A reminder that the public is welcome to attend an Ohio Department of Transportation meeting to discuss three upcoming projects that will improve safety along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 224 corridors in Van Wert County: U.S. 30/State Route 49 Restricted Crossing U-turns; U.S. 30/Convoy Road overpass construction, and U.S. 224/Lincoln Highway roundabout installation. Themeeting […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Allen East 0 HARROD — Adelyn Figley reached a career milestone and No. 10 Crestview (13-2, 6-0 NWC) swept Allen East on the road, 25-10, 25-13, 25-11 on Thursday. Figley, a senior outside hitter, recorded her 1,000th career kill in the first set of the match. She went on […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Adelyn Figley (12) of Crestview and her teammates celebrated a notable milestone Thursday night. Figley reached and surpassed 1,000 career kills and the 10th ranked Lady Knights defeated Allen East in straight sets. Photo submitted
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday September 25, 2024 1:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a complaint of reckless driving. 5:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a complaint of reckless driving. 8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John […]
POSTED: 09/26/24 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The state’s latest school report card was the main topic of dicussion during Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. The district earned a three-star rating out of five stars, which means the school system met the overall state standards. Van Wert City Schools earned four stars for […]
POSTED: 09/25/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News