Submitted information COLUMBUS — The boys basketball state semifinal games concluded on Sunday evening at Wright State and Canton to finalize the pairings for the 103rd Annual Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball state championships, which tip off Friday afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena. All seven state championship games will be televised live […]
POSTED: 03/16/25 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Girls basketball players were honored at Lincolnview’s recent postseason banquet. The Lancers finished the season 13-10 (3-4 NWC) and had a team GPA of 3.79. Shown above are (front row, left to right) team members Destiny Breese Scholar-Athlete Award); Quinlyn Walker (Scholar-Athlete Award); Kassidy Hammons (Scholar-Athlete Award); Ashlyn Price (honorable mention All-NWC, Scholar-Athlete Award, Leading […]
POSTED: 03/16/25 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A out-of-state man serving jail time locally for his role in a fatal crash that claimed two Van Wert County men last fall is facing a new set of unrelated felony charges. Timothy Kiester, 61 of Berrien Springs, Michigan, is charged with pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, and pandering obscenity […]
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Dutch John Road, between Elm Sugar Road and Dixon Cavett, along with Feasby Wisner Road, between John Brown Road and U.S. 127 were closed early this morning due to several downed power poles and lines. AEP is on the scene. It’s unknown when power will be restored.
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Friday March 14, 2025 5:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a loose dog in the roadway. 7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 8:42 […]
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of domestic violence. 7:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information March 16-22 has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week and all Ohioans are encouraged to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and floods. Ohio is no stranger to inclement weather and Severe Weather Awareness Week is a good opportunity to create an emergency preparedness […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas Feburary Students of the Month are: Connor Hess, Zoey Adams, Journie […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — With St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament slated to take place on back-to-back days, the Division of Liquor Control reminds Ohio permit holders to be attentive as customers visit local bars and restaurants across the state to take part in festivities. “As we approach this busy season for Ohio’s […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Beverly Sue Eichenlaub, 78, went peacefully to be with her Lord at 9 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. Born at Van Wert Hospital on October 19, 1946, Beverly was the beloved daughter of Donald B. McOmber and Anna L. (Edwards) McOmber. She is survived by her brother, […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries