VW independent staff The selection of a new council member and the city’s 2025 budget will be the focal point of tonight’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Council members are expected to go into executive session almost immediately to interview two applicants for the the vacant second ward seat – Kirby Kelly and Greg […]
POSTED: 12/08/24 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Last Tuesday, December 3, communities worldwide joined together to celebrate Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and philanthropy. The Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) embraced the spirit of giving by matching donations (up to $10,000 per fund) made to charitable organization endowment funds held within the foundation. A charitable […]
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Van Wert’s Zach Crummey slam dunks the ball with authority during Saturday night’s basketball game against Wayne Trace. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the Raiders used a strong third quarter to win the game 47-39. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Photo courtesy of Monica Campbell
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VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is looking for professional individuals to run for the board of trustees and help shape the strategic direction of the co-op. Three seats are up for re-election within Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC)’s territory. The upcoming 2025 election will be for districts 2, 4, and […]
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VW independent staff A reminder that all local churches are invited and encouraged to send information about their Christmas Eve services, including the time or times and any special plans for the service. The information will be compiled and published free of charge on the VW independent’s Church page on Friday, December 20. Please send […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports HAVILAND — Things looked good early on for Van Wert but a big third quarter spurt by Wayne Trace proved to be too much to overcome, as the Raiders downed the Cougars 47-39 on Saturday. Van Wert (1-2) opened the game with an 11-0 scoring run, including a pair of triples by […]
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Lincolnview’s Max Hammons (above, No. 2) goes to the basket for two points during Saturday’s game against Continental, while Kreston Tow (below, No. 1) leads the break against the Pirates. The Lancers raced out to a 46-23 halftime lead then cruised to a 71-34 win, with Hammons scoring a game-high 22 points. Chayse Overholt added […]
POSTED: 12/08/24 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Wrestling Van Wert competes in Sidney SIDNEY — Van Wert’s Renson Spear went 5-0 with four pins on the day was crowned as an invidivual champion and the Cougars placed sixth out of 11 teams at the McCracken Sidney Invitational on Saturday. Spear won the 132 pound title with a 9-4 decision […]
POSTED: 12/08/24 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Haley McCoy (10) goes up for a shot during Saturday’s game against Delphos St. John’s. McCoy and the Lady Knights improved to 4-1 with a 58-26 victory over the visiting Blue Jays. Ellie Kline led Crestview with 11 points and Kaci Gregory added 10. Crestview will host Spencerville on Thursday. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/08/24 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports All local winter sports coaches are reminded that after each game or event, win or lose, to send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and any other relevant information to sports@thevwindependent.com. Screenshots of the information are also accepted at 419.681.2130. Sending the information, or having an assistant coach, team manager or other team representative send […]
POSTED: 12/08/24 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports