NWC championships keep piling up for the Lincolnview Lancers. Two more titles were added on Thursday when the softball team (above) and the baseball team (below) clinched outright conference titles. An 8-0 win over Delphos Jefferson gave the Lancers their second consecutive NWC championship. Equally impressive – the softball team outscored conference opponents 80-0 this […]
POSTED: 05/09/25 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
U.S. 30 westbound, between Dixon Cavett Rd. and Ohio 49 was closed for several hours on Friday, after two tractor trailers collided at U.S. 30 and Ohio 49. One of the rigs was southbound on Ohio 49 and was attempting to turn left onto eastbound 30 when it was struck by the other truck. The […]
POSTED: 05/09/25 at 4:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sandra K. Caldwell, 85, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 16, 1940, in Van Wert County, to Harry and Esther (Wortman) Michael. On October 17, 1958, she married Richard W. Caldwell. She retired from Federal Mogul in Van Wert after 42 […]
POSTED: 05/09/25 at 4:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new scam making the rounds. If you find a notice like this on your door, do not call the toll-free number listed on the card. It is a scam to obtain your personal information. Instead, contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at 419.238.3866 […]
POSTED: 05/09/25 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The 2025 Van Wert Peony Festival committee has announced the Grand Marshals for this year’s Grand Jubilee Parade. Longtime Van Wert County residents Jerry and Marcia Etzler have been chosen for the honor. The Etzlers recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary and have devoted their lives to family and community service. […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — Convoy villagewide garage sales are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, throughout the community and surrounding area. Any household or business wishing to share “stuff” with others, may participate in this annual event. A listing of sales will be provided in a brochure that will be available at area […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School recently held its senior convocation to recognize its seniors for their academic and athletic accomplishments with awards from the teaching staff, along with scholarships and recognition from various community and school organizations. High School Principal Mimi Myers began and closed the evening with remarks about the […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A single vehicle accident occurred around 4:35 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 30 westbound near the one mile marker. The right rear wheel on a Chevrolet Z71 came loose, causing the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle came to a rest and jackknifed in the grass on the north side of U.S. 30. No injuries were reported. The […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Parks & Recreation has announced its upcoming Catfish Tournament will take place from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, May 17. An informational meeting will be held prior to the start of the tournament, at 5:30 p.m. at the south reservoir loading dock. This event is open to both boaters and bankshore fishermen. Boats […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Lincolnview 8 Delphos Jefferson 0 The Lancers won the outright 2025 NWC softball championship for the second consecutive season with an 8-0 victory over Delphos Jefferson on Thursday. Lincolnview didn’t allow a single run in conference play and outscored all NWC opponents 80-0. No. 3 Lincolnview lead 1-0 entering the bottom […]
POSTED: 05/08/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports