VW independent sports LIMA — A third quarter touchdown was the game’s only touchdown and it proved to be the difference as Lima Central Catholic defeated Crestview 10-3 in the regular season finale at Spartan Stadium on Friday. For Crestview, it marked the end of the season as the Knights (4-6, 2-5 NWC) were eliminated […]
POSTED: 10/26/24 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 25. The list includes Marion Local’s win over Coldwater, which gives the Flyers Ohio’s record for consecutive regular season and playoff wins, 58. GMC Fairview 34 Hicksville 12 Paulding 46 Antwerp 6 Tinora 24 Edgerton 0 Wayne Trace […]
POSTED: 10/25/24 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information MONROE TOWNSHIP — Speed is suspected to be a factor in a Wednesday night fatal crash in northwest Putnam County. According to the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on County Road 21, north of County Road G. A 2006 Pontiac […]
POSTED: 10/25/24 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
David V. Sinn, 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Van Wert to John and Thelma (Eddy) Sinn, who both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Deanna L. Bultemeier on June 13, […]
POSTED: 10/25/24 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:19 a.m. – Deputies check an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy and Van Horn Road in Tully Township for a possible stolen vehicle out of Fulton County. 3:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township. 5:32 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 10/25/24 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff Here is a handy reminder about local trick-or-treat times. Drivers should be mindful that many young trick-or-treaters will be out and about. Convoy: trick-or-treat will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, October 26. Costume judging will take place after that at the square downtown. There will be cider and donuts and treats for […]
POSTED: 10/25/24 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Call it what you will. For 88 years, a particular part of Eggerss Stadium has been referred to as the area under the stadium or the tunnel. All that is changing this year. With a major facelift as part of the renovation, this area will now be called Pride Hall, An […]
POSTED: 10/24/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information On Wednesday morning, the CEO Program held its first quarterly meeting, welcoming guests from the Van Wert County Foundation. Laney Nofer, Grants and Program Coordinator, and Spencer Creekmore, Director of Real Estate Development, engaged with the CEO student interns, providing valuable updates from the Foundation. Nofer shared insights about the Foundation’s scholarship opportunities […]
POSTED: 10/24/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Lincolnview High School seniors Trace C. Klausing and Grace Brickne as recipients of the Student of the Month for October. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along with […]
POSTED: 10/24/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview golf program recently held its awards night to recognize the team’s success throughout the season. Coaches Jeremy Best and Mitchell Rickard presented players with several awards and special recognition for the program. Award winners were Mathew Dealey (NWC 1st Team, NW District 2nd Team, District Qualifier, MVP, Lowest Average Award), Logan Schlemmer (NWC […]
POSTED: 10/24/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports