Ellie Ward (in blue) scored a goal but it wasn’t enough as Crestview fell to Delphos St. John’s 4-1 on Tuesday. Ward finished with six shots on goal and Dakota Thornell had 20 save. Crestview (0-2) will play at South Adams (IN) on Monday. Photo submitted
POSTED: 08/19/25 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Irvin B. Grone, 87, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1937, in Allen County to Frank and Evelyn (Rahrig) Grone. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Mary (Baldauf) Grone on June 1, 1957. She survives in […]
POSTED: 08/19/25 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, August 18, 2025 12:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 1:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located in […]
POSTED: 08/19/25 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Behind every statistic is a story. A mother, a father, a child, a friend – each life deeply loved and never forgotten. This year, Tri County ADAMHS Board, along with a team of community members and organizations, invites everyone to come together for the first annual HOPE Walk — a powerful […]
POSTED: 08/19/25 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Monday was a day of new beginnings for a local bank and a downtown Van Wert establishment. Officials with First Federal of Van Wert, the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and others gathered to cut the ribbon at the bank’s new location at 820 N. Washington St., on the city’s north side. […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
This car was involved in a two-vehicle accident at Mendon Road and Hospital Drive. It happened shortly before 4 p.m. Monday. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Eldonna Wagonrod of Ohio City was stopped at a stop sign on Mendon Road just before Ohio 116. Wagonrod began driving northbound through the intersection, then collided with […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Here are bus routes for the Crestview Local Schools to start the 2025-2025 school year. Bus routes may be subject to change at any time during the school year with with the approval of the superintendent. Route No. 1 (Drivers:Doug EtzlerAM/CareyMinnich PM,Bus No. 8) AM Route (Driver: Doug Etzler, AM Driver, Bus No. 8) […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the start of the high school football season, Ohio State’s starter, and the University of Michigan. Football is here As we all know, the 2025 high school football season kicks off this week and of course, it’s one of the most exciting times of […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Tennis St. Marys Memorial 3 Van Wert 2 Van Wert earned victories at first and second singles but the Cougars fell to St. Marys Memorial 3-2 in the Western Buckeye League opener at home on Monday. Lauren Gearhart cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Lilly Hernandez at first singles, and Madilynn […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE proudly celebrates another successful season of Feel Good Fridays, the beloved free summer concert series that has been bringing music and joy to downtown Van Wert for over 20 years. This year, more than 12,400 people attended across 10 Fridays of various musical genres, reaffirming the series’ lasting impact […]
POSTED: 08/18/25 at 1:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment