SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Congratulations, the opening round of the football playoffs, this week’s regional quarterfinal games, College Football Playoff rankings, and Jameis Winston are all included in the latest installment of Random Thoughts. Congratulations Congratulations to Van Wert’s Owen Scott for finishing his high school cross country career with a fourth place finish in the […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview soccer program recently held its postseason awards banquet to recognize athletes for their hard work throughout the season. Coach Cindy Lamb and her staff presented NWC achievements and special awards during the event. Special Awards – Ella Lamb (Most Assists, Most Saves), Madilynn Springer (Defensive Award), Kaylee Mollenkopf (Coach’s Award), and Kenzie Heffner […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association girls and boys soccer state tournaments are set for this week, with the girls state semifinals on Tuesday night and the boys state semifinals on Wednesday night. The winners will advance to the state championship matches this weekend at Historic Crew Stadium. The Ottawa-Glandorf and Columbus […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff AEP customers living in Van Wert’s third ward will be without power from late Thursday night until early Friday morning. Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming confirmed a planned power outage is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Thursday, November 7, until 5 a.m. Friday, November 8. While the outage will affect […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 4:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information This Friday night, fans of the legendary Olivia Newton-John are in for a special treat as the Niswonger Performing Arts Center presents Always Olivia: The Olivia Newton-John Tribute. This incredible show pays homage to the timeless music and style of one of pop culture’s most beloved icons. For those who grew up dancing to […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 4:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Carol V. Kohart (nee Harmon), age 81, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. Carol was born July 19, 1943, to Violet (nee Shaffer) and M.W. (Bill) Harmon in Paulding County, Ohio. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1961, and married her high school sweetheart, David L. (Dave) Kohart, […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 3:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dean Owen Tomlinson, 91, a lifelong resident of Van Wert, passed away on November 1, 2024, in the care of Ganzhorn Memory Suites and Luminary Hospice of Powell, Ohio. He was born in Van Wert on November 20, 1932, to John C. and Mary (Tribolet) Tomlinson, who both preceded him in death. Dean graduated from […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 2:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert E. Bruner, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. Bob was born on February 23, 1942, in Garfield, Kentucky, to Enos and Mary Haynes Bruner, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Breckinridge County High School in Hardinsburg, Kentucky in 1960. He was a […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 10:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday November 3, 2024 5:02 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a car fire. 5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of an aggressive stray dog. 6:15 a.m. – Dispatched Mendon Fire […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 10:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:53 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling lightheaded. 7:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Tully Township to check a residence for concerns of trouble and no one being home. 8:12 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 11/04/24 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement