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 week’s feature goes back to December of 2012, when Van Wert traveled to Lima to face the Shawnee Indians in the 2012-2013 WBL opener for both teams. Below […]
POSTED: 07/24/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a loose horse. 7:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 07/24/25 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert soccer finished its summer league Wednesday evening in Coldwater. The players participated in the Hogg Creek Soccer League and competed with teams all across the Northwest Ohio Soccer League. The team thanked Lee Kinstle Sales & Service, Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory for their sponsorship and support, along with Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy […]
POSTED: 07/24/25 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert soccer hosted a youth soccer camp, which allowed young players to learn more about the game and work on their skills, all while having fun. Koch & White Law LLC was this year’s sponsor. Photos submitted
POSTED: 07/24/25 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor An open house for the public will be scheduled once elevator work at Eggerss Stadium is complete. During Wednesday’s Van Wert City Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Mark Bagley said the elevator to the press box and Tyler’s Landing has been installed and is undergoing final work and testing. Once it’s […]
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles continues to receive reports of a texting scam being perpetrated on Ohioans from scammers claiming to be from Ohio BMV. The scam has been reported locally as well. Ohio residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers claiming to be from BMV and informing the […]
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to once again offer the USA Track & Field “RunJumpThrow” program to the Van Wert community this summer. “We really enjoy putting this program on for youth in our area, and we’re excited to offer it again this year,” said Betsy Hamman, YWCA Director of […]
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Local Schools invites interested parties to submit statements of qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk Services related to its district-wide improvements project. Submissions are due by 1 p.m. EST on Friday, August 29. Request for Qualifications documents can be downloaded from the district website at www.crestviewknights.com on the News page.
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor, At the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe strong communities are built on shared values, informed citizens, and access to opportunity. That’s why we’re proud to support the Brumback Library system and the upcoming 0.5-mill replacement tax levy that voters will decide on this November. This permanent, continuing levy would […]
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Born March 26, 1948, to Clyde E. and Edna Youtsey, who both preceded her in death. Carol cherished her life and made a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know her. Carol Jean Youtsey Pollnow, 77, of Convoy, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort […]
POSTED: 07/23/25 at 2:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries