Scott D. Medaugh (Goodeye), 53, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, from injuries sustained in a car wreck. He was born July 11, 1971, in Van Wert, the son of Marlin Duane Medaugh and Wanda Mae (Brewington) Medaugh of Wren, who both survive. On May 15, 1999, he […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tammy Lynn Martin, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away at her residence Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 17, 1957, in Van Wert, Tammy brought joy to the world with her warmth and kindness. A woman who treasured the great outdoors, Tammy found peace in nature. […]
POSTED: 03/14/25 at 10:00 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports History will be made today and tomorrow at the University of Dayton, when the 50th annual OHSAA girls basketball state championship games tip off at UD Arena. The same can be said for the boys tournament, which will be held next weekend at the same venue. For the first time, there will […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information State Representatives Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) recently introduced legislation to rebrand U.S. 24 as “Ohio’s Heartland Highway.” “As you drive along U.S. 24, you pass through some of the most productive farmland in America, tended by hardworking Ohio farmers,” Hoops said. “It’s only fitting that we honor […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff VENEDOCIA — A reminder that the Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its Pancakes & Sausage Day from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 15, at the Venedocia Lions Building. Dine-in and carryout options will be available. The cost is a freewill donation, and two pound packages of fresh sausage […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Peony Festival Board has announced that tickets for the 50th annual Van Wert Queen Jubilee Pageant are now available for purchase at Laudick’s Jewelry, 1244 S. Shannon St. in Van Wert, or from any pageant contestant. Tickets are all general admission and cost $10. Candidates from eight area schools will compete […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ashley Metzger and Kay Cavinder from Alliance Automation wowed Lincolnview sixth graders with their knowledge and expertise. Students have been working on solving problems and creating their own inventions in the STEM Lab this month. Then they made presentations or videos on Canva to present to their peers. The two discussed some of the very […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The 50th annual Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state championships will tip off this afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena. Unlike previous years, the weekend won’t include state semifinal games, but will feature three additional divisions. The decision by the OHSAA to add divisions V, VI and VII and […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Congratulations to Calvin Rhodes, who bowled a 300 game at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert on Thursday. Photo submitted
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Cincinnati Purcell Marian senior Dee Alexander was announced as 2025 Ohio Ms. Basketball Thursday by a statewide media panel. She is the second girls basketball player to win the award three times, joining Canton McKinley’s Kierstan Bell, who won the award in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The only player to win […]
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports