VW independent sports A 2025 reminder for all winter sports coaches – after each game or event, win or lose, send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and/or 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: 01/05/25 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD. Please note that due to contractual obligations, WKSD and sister station WERT 1220AM/104.3FM will air the Cotton Bowl (Ohio St. vs. Texas) on Friday night instead of high school basketball. All games will air live. Games are subject to change. […]
POSTED: 01/05/25 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory that was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, and end at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6, for Van Wert and Allen counties.
POSTED: 01/04/25 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield recently administered the oath of office to Van Wert County Recorder Kim Hughes, Van Wert County Commissioners Todd Wolfrum and Stan Owens, and Van Wert County Treasurer Jeff McIntosh. All four, along with Judge Burchfield ran unopposed in the November general election. More photos can […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Christmas tree pickup in Van Wert has been scheduled for two successive Wednesdays, January 8 and 15. City residents should have their trees at the curb free of all decorations and lights and no bags.
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced its upcoming production of Ordinary People, a poignant drama written by Nancy Pahl-Gilsenan and directed by Sarah Glover. The show will run from February 7-16, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and matinee performances at 2 p.m. February 9 and […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Local public officials and employees were sworn in at the Van Wert County Courthouse Friday morning. Among those taking the oath of office (above): Sheriff Tom Riggenbach, Clerk of Courts Cindy Mollenkopf, Prosecuting Attorney Eva Yarger and Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield, who was sworn in by Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Kevin H. Taylor. […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van City Schools Board of Education’s 2025 organizational meeting, fiscal year 2026 tax budget hearing, and regular January board meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, in the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. In addition, the public records commission (board president, board vice-president, superintendent […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports ELIDA — For the second straight game, the foul line was the difference in a contest involving Van Wert. During Friday night’s WBL matchup against Elida, the Bulldogs went 14-of-24 (58 percent) from the free throw line, while the Cougars shot just five free throws and hit three. Another big disparity was […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Chayse Overholt (above) scored 15 points, Max Hammons (below) added 14 points and the Lancers posted their second victory of the week, 52-46 over Fort Recovery on Friday. Kreston Tow chipped in with 12 points and Kody Hamilton led the hosts with nine rebounds. Lincolnview led 17-9 after the first quarter and 30-19 at […]
POSTED: 01/03/25 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports