Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback has returned to the VW independent Sports page and will run each Friday until the start of the 2025 fall sports season. This installment takes us back to March, 2016, when the Lincolnview Lancers boys basketball qualified for the Division IV regionals at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center. Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 06/26/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association and Beemok Sports and Entertainment have announced that the OHSAA girls and boys tennis state tournaments will return to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason for the next three years. The professional tennis facility in southwest Ohio hosted the OHSAA tennis state tournaments from 2014 […]
POSTED: 06/26/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is thrilled to participate in a summer trade mission event highlighting the strength and diversity of Ohio’s agricultural industry. Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast are hosting the second annual Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission, making a stop in Columbus in August. The trade event is […]
POSTED: 06/26/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert based Braun Ambulances, considered a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of custom emergency vehicles, has announced it has officially achieved Ford Pro Upfitter Qualified status. This elite designation is part of Ford’s revamped accreditation program, formerly known as the Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program, designed to strengthen the […]
POSTED: 06/26/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 12:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 5:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 6:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 06/26/25 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The academic and athletic accomplishments of the Class of 2025 were highlighted during Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Seven recently graduated seniors shared their some of their accomplishments, their favorite memories and more, and they shared what they’d like to see added to the schools […]
POSTED: 06/25/25 at 8:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to a meeting to discuss three projects that will improve safety along the U.S. 30, U.S. 224, and U.S. 127 corridors in Van Wert County. The meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin […]
POSTED: 06/25/25 at 8:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced plans for its fall 2025 production of Bonnie & Clyde, a powerful and provocative musical based on the real-life exploits of two of America’s most infamous outlaws. With performances running September 18–21 and 25–28, this bold production promises a thrilling mix of passion, crime, and heartbreak set to […]
POSTED: 06/25/25 at 8:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff If things go as expected, the Leeson Ave. barricades will come down on Friday. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said on Wednesday that the city is waiting on the street paint people to finish their work and said they have been delayed by rain in other places. The Leeson Ave barricades have been […]
POSTED: 06/25/25 at 8:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge No 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a donation of $500 to VFW 5803 for veterans assistance. Shown above is Elks Golf Outing Committee member Steve Boley (left) pesenting the check to VFW 5803 member Bob Agler. Photo submitted
POSTED: 06/25/25 at 8:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News