VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, written by Jonathon Sayer, Henry Shields, and Henry Lewis. Directed by Chad Kraner, the show will run at 7:30 p.m. May 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, and 2 p.m. […]
POSTED: 02/22/25 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently hosted the Van Wert Putt Around with proceeds from the event benefiting the YWCA of Van Wert County. A total of 35 teams traveled to 13 different business locations in Van Wert participating in the miniature golf style competition. […]
POSTED: 02/22/25 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview guard Kreston Tow finds himself surrounded by a trio of Crestview defenders during Friday night’s Division VI sectional championship game between the two schools. The Knights led by three at halftime and pulled away for a 53-35 victory. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/22/25 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports ELIDA — No. 5 seed Van Wert pushed No 1 seed Elida to the limit, but the Cougars came up short in overtime, losing to the Bulldogs 63-59 in a Division IV sectional championship game at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday. The loss ended Van Wert’s season at 10-13, while Elida improved […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — No. 8 seed Lincolnview gave second-seeded Crestview all they could handle in the first half, but the Knights applied the clamps on defense in the second half and pulled away for a 53-35 Division VI sectional championship win at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Friday. Leading 29-26 at halftime, the Knights […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys basketball sectional championship games played on Friday, February 21. Division IV Elida 63 Van Wert 59 (OT) Shelby 51 Ottawa-Glandorf 49 (OT) Division V Liberty Center 62 Tinora 54 Paulding 60 Lake 54 Division VI Bluffton 66 Wayne Trace 43 Coldwater 62 Parkway 42 Columbus […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved sister, Cindy DeHaan, on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born July 5, 1957. to Virginia Moysey and Ronald Oswalt, who both preceded her in death. Cindy was a kind soul with a heart of gold, always willing to help others in […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Karen S. Elston, 78, of Van Wert, left us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Born on March 16, 1946, in Van Wert, to Roy G. and Ruth (Missler) Elston, who both preceded her in death, Karen was a beloved member of her community and a cherished family member. Karen worked […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 11:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday February 20, 2025 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 2:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Front Street in the Village of Wren for a report of a burglary. 4:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Tyler Street in […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — St John Lutheran (Hopewell) Church is offering a pair of Ash Wednesday services for the community this year. The first service will be held at 9 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, March 5. This will provide those who prefer to not drive at night or who may have an evening conflict […]
POSTED: 02/21/25 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Church