Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that the close of registration for the May 6 primary/special Election is Monday, April 7. The Board office is located at 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert, and will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 7. Anyone not currently registered […]
POSTED: 03/25/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Lincolnview Class of 2026 is sponsoring the second annual donkey basketball game at 7 p.m. this Saturday, March 29, in the Lincolnview High School gymnasium. This year the games will feature students from all four local high schools — Lincolnview, Crestview, Van Wert, and Vantage Career. The public is encouraged […]
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The Crestview High School wrestling program recently concluded its season with head coach Jake Sawmiller and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Special awards (above): Grant Grubb (Most Reversals, Coaches Spirit Award), Bobby Tyas (Coaches Spirit Award), Ayden Martin (Most Near Falls, Most Pins), Luke Sawmiller (Most Takedowns, Most Escapes, Most […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS – The 2025 Divisions I, II and III girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. On Monday, the Divisions IV, V, VI and VII […]
POSTED: 03/25/25 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Monday March 24, 2025 6:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 9:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A short agenda and the absence of two members led to a quick meeting of Van Wert City Council on Monday. Second Ward Councilman Greg Roberts and At-Large Councilwoman Judy Bowers were not present due to medical reasons. Both absences were excused, but they also caused a delay in the passage of […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s 2025 brush pickup dates are set. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said brush pickup has been scheduled for the weeks of May 5, July 14 and September 15, and he said a notice will go out in the next water bills. He […]
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During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Third Ward Councilwoman Julie Moore said the Van Wert County Foundation is interested in acquiring the former Van Wert Variety Store at 315 E. Main St. The property is one of several blighted properties targeted by the city. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff It’s a fun twist on an egg hunt – a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt. Promise Church in Van Wert will offer the glow in the dark egg hunt at 8:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert. There will be two age categories, 5-8 […]
Submitted information Northwest State Community College has announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved the Van Wert campus to provide Veteran Educational Benefits for its fall 2025 opening semester. The following groups are eligible to enroll in career pathways at the new campus: This approval enables a wide range of military-affiliated students […]
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