VW independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — Hall of Fame coach Jim Wharton has announced his decision to resign as head baseball coach at Crestview. During his 42 years in the head coaching position (1984-2025), Coach Wharton amassed 631 career victories against 323 losses. His career highlights include three state semifinal appearances (1993, 2013, 2014), 20 […]
POSTED: 06/10/25 at 12:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A light agenda translated into a quick meeting of Van Wert City Council on Monday. During the 35 minute meeting, council members heard from Third Ward Councilwoman Julie Moore, who said she’s been approached by people with concerns about how some motorcycles are operated in town. “I don’t know if anyone else […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 0.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 23.1 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Venedocia Lions Club has awarded a $500 scholarship to three 2025 Van Wert County high school graduates residing in Jennings and York Townships. All three recently graduated from Lincolnview High School. Emerson Walker (top left) plans to attend Edison State Community College to become a licensed physical therapy assistant. She will also be a […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information S. Jefferson St. from Main St. to Central Ave. in Van Wert will be closed from 5-10 p.m. this Saturday, June 14, for the Van Wert Freedom Cruise.
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a “Ladies Day at the Range” event this Saturday, June 14. It will begin at 9 a.m. and will teach both firearm safety and usage as well as how much fun the shooting sports can be. The event will start […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations, spring sports, state softball, Richard Kortokrax, and the NBA Finals. Congratulations Congratulations to Van Wert’s Owen Scott, who ended his high school career with a state championship in the 1600 meter run and an eighth place finish in the 3200 meter run. Both events […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert County Tennis Association is announcing the 2025 Youth Tennis Camp in association with the USTA Swing, Hit & Ace program. Swing, Hit & Ace is an entry-level tennis program geared towards players beginner to intermediate. Camp will be held at the Van Wert Tennis Courts at Van Wert High School on Mondays, […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Lee Greenwood will perform live at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 17. The concert is presented by Greenway Bank and supported by Bruce and Julie Kennedy and JoAnne Wolford. With a career that has defined generations of music lovers, Greenwood’s performance promises an evening filled with memorable songs and […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 6:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received reports of a possible texting scam being perpetrated on Ohioans from scammers claiming to be from Ohio BMV. Ohio residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers claiming to be from BMV and informing the recipients that they have an outstanding traffic […]
POSTED: 06/09/25 at 12:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News