SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Van Wert scored a season high 21 points from the foul line, which helped the Cougars pull away from Kenton for a 68-34 win in the regular season finale at the Cougar’s Den on Friday. In a strange start, the game actually began from the foul line, as both teams were assessed […]
POSTED: 02/15/25 at 12:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Crestview used a deep and multi-faceted attack to defeat county rival Lincolnview 68-36 on Friday night. The Knights had four players finish in double figures and eight players register in the scorebook as they improved to 17-4 (5-2 NWC), while the Lancers lost their seventh straight game and fell to […]
POSTED: 02/15/25 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert will be well represented at the state swimming meet in Canton next week. The boys 200 yard medley relay team of Andrew Laudick, Owen Scott, Sam Houg and Robbie Gamble set a new school record by 2.5 seconds during Friday’s Division II district competition. Houg and Gamble also qualified for state in the […]
POSTED: 02/15/25 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger W. Davis, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born January 15, 1948, in Van Wert, to William Carey and Pauline (Gamble) Davis. On December 7, 1968, he married the former Judy A. Marquart. Roger was a lifetime farmer, he was proud […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday night, February 14. League and conference champions were crowned throughout the area. GMC Antwerp 44 Hicksville 38 Edgerton 53 Ayersville 43 Paulding 47 Tinora 44 Wayne Trace 57 Fairview 43 Note: Paulding, Tinora and Wayne Trace finished as […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert High School boys bowling team finished third at the Division II sectionals in Minster on Friday. Top four teams and top four individuals advance to Division II district competion. Top bowlers for Van Wert were Tristan Blackmore (188-266-197-651 series); Hayden Davis (201-195-213-609 series); Logan Sutton: (223-180-200-603 series); Christian Thatcher: (234-201-259-594 series); Maverik […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Neil Gordon Smith, 66, passed away peacefully during his sleep at Van Wert Manor on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, following a short, brave battle with cancer. He was born in Van Wert on April 21, 1958, to Donald and Anna Bell (McNew) Smith. Neil lived a life full of fun, travel, laughter, and especially enjoyed […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 10:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert Joseph Priest passed away at Vancrest Skilled Nursing facility surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born January 17, 1942, in Oakwood, to Delbert and Beulah (Powers) Priest, who both preceded him in death. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years Marcia (Hoy) Priest, brother […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of suspicious activity. 5:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Jackson Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway. 9:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 02/14/25 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office is among the first 10 Ohio law enforcement agencies statewide to complete the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The announcement was made on Thursday. The program was created last year to recognize law enforcement agencies that voluntarily meet or exceed nearly three dozen state standards that […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News