VW independent staff All local, state and federal government offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Banks will be closed for the day, there will be no mail delivery and trash collection will be delayed by a day.
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School Prinicpal Chuck Rollins has announced that Amanda Burenga has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented by Rollins to Ms. Burenga at the recent Senior Awards Convocation. About 34,000 Commended Students […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County recently kicked off its annual board campaign. This year’s campaign chair is Mark Schumm. Money donated to the campaign is used for memberships and program fees for many people in the Van Wert community. Needy children and families, disabled veterans, children and adults with developmental challenges and […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Central Insurance held its 150th annual policyholder meeting at its headquarters in Van Wert on Wednesday, May 14. At the meeting, the company highlighted its legacy of strength and service, along with a forward-looking strategy designed to build on that legacy and the company’s solid financial position. “Our purpose has always been clear: […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information CONVOY — The SHIELD (Crestview Football Alumni Association) has announced that soon-to-be Crestview High School graduate Wren Sheets has been named as the 2025 recipient of the second annual SHIELD scholarship. Wren is the son of Devin and Shay Sheets. He plans to attend Defiance College in the fall. Wren will study business […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Kalida 9 Lincolnview 8 KALIDA — In a matchup of two state ranked teams, No. 6 Lincolnview (Division VI) fell to No. 11 Kalida (Division VII) 9-8 on Monday. The Lancers scored three runs in the second inning, including two off the bat of Grant Zielke. Kalida answered with a pair of […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County has announced its first-ever pickleball tournament, a community-focused fundraising tournament set to take place indoors on Saturday, June 21, at the Van Wert YMCA. It’s sponsored by OhioHealth. Open to players of all skill levels, the tournament will feature doubles play across men’s, women’s, and mixed […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports After guiding the Lancers to a fifth consecutive outright Northwest Conference baseball championship, Lincolnview head coach Eric Fishpaw has been named NWC Coach of the Year in balloting by conference coaches. It’s the fifth straight year Fishpaw has earned the award. The Lancers are currently 18-6 (6-1 NWC) and ranked No. 6 […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 1:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 11 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. Sunday, May 11 – a distraught juvenile was reported in the 600 block of N. Franklin St. Monday, May 12 – a parking citation was issued in the 300 block of Thorn St. Monday, May 12 – […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 12:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Frances C. Sroufe, 84, formerly of Continental, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at Homestead at Town Center, Van Wert. She was born August 25, 1940, to John and Alnora Evelyn (Dangler) Craine Jr., who both preceded her in death. On February 19, 1959, she married William Franklin Sroufe. He preceded her […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 12:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries