2022 Lincolnview High School graduate Kendall Bollenbacher (15) reached a collegiate volleyball milestone over the weekend. As a junior outside hitter and team captain for the Spring Arbor University volleyball squad, Bollenbacher hit 1,000 career kills against the University of St. Francis. Bollenbacher was the 2021 NWC Player of the Year. Photo submitted
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information This weekend, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is pulling out all the stops with two incredible back-to-back events, bringing something for everyone right to Van Wert. On Friday night, legendary rock and country band The Ozark Mountain Daredevils take the stage as part of their highly anticipated Farewell Tour. Known for hits like […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff ALLEN COUNTY (IN) — The Allen County, Indiana Coroner’s Office has identified the man involved in a fatal crash on U.S. 30 near the Indiana-Ohio border on Friday. Brent Allen Perl, 44, of Convoy died from blunt force injuries suffered in the single vehicle crash. His death has been ruled an accident. […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor: I first met Sherrod Brown twenty years ago at a church outreach center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was still a member of the US House of Representatives, but was focused on issues that impact all Ohioans like working to ensure living wages for working families, equal access to quality healthcare opportunities, and […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Richard William Bolton, 82, of Van Wert, passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Ohio Health of Van Wert. He was born on October 7, 1941, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of Edwin Richard Bolton and Eva Jean (Davis) Bolton, who both preceded him in death. His wife, Shirley Ann (Kundert) Bolton, preceded […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 12:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday October 27, 2024 1:45 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject who fell. 3:53 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to residential fire alarm on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert. 4:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 12:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday October 26, 2024 2:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist. 3:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township attempting to locate a vehicle for the Van Wert Police Department. 5:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday October 25, 2024 2:39 a.m. –Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle in an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy. After further investigation and testing, the driver of the vehicle, Bailee Joseph Puckett, 24, of Convoy was charged with DUI, a first degree misdemeanor, and open container, a minor misdemeanor. Puckett was issued […]
POSTED: 10/28/24 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports TIFFIN — Just like at regionals, Van Wert County will be well represented at the 2024 OHSAA cross country state championships, as the Van Wert Cougar boys plus one girl, Lincolnview boys and girls and Crestview boys will compete at Fortress Obetz on Saturday. Division II Van Wert qualified for state with a […]
POSTED: 10/27/24 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s girls’ and boys’ cross country teams (above) will compete in the Division III OHSAA state country championships this Saturday, along with the Crestview boys’ team (below). Van Wert’s boys’ team also advanced in Division II, along with Symphony Schuerman as an individual. See the full story above. Photos submitted
POSTED: 10/27/24 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports