VW independent sports All local fall sports coaches are reminded that after each game or event, win or lose, to send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and/or any other relevant information to sports@thevwindependent.com. Screenshots of the information are also accepted at 419.681.2130. Sending the information, or having an assistant coach, team manager or other team representative send […]
POSTED: 08/10/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Sports questions and/or comments are needed for the Monday Mailbag, which will return to the VW independent Sports page on Monday, August 18. Questions and/or comments about local, collegiate and professional sports should be sent to sports@thevwindependent.com. Please indicate if you would like to have your name and location used or if you would like to […]
POSTED: 08/10/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s an event that attracts model train enthusiasts from near and far and it’s sure to do so again this year. The 22nd annual Rail Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show & Swap will be held next weekend, Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The annual […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff While six people filed to run for three Van Wert City Council At-Large seats, only five names will appear on the November 4 general election ballot. Nominating petitions filed Wednesday afternoon by Darin J. Figel were ruled invalid. According to Pam Henderson, Director of the Van Wert County Board of Elections, Figel […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations and commemorations relating to America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, hqw launched the Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail, an experiential driving trail of more than 150 sites across Ohio that celebrates the crucial role that water has played in moving […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Main Street Van Wert’s Block Party drew hundreds of people to the downtown Van Wert area on Friday. Those attending enjoyed food from food trucks, vendors, a car show, a duck race with rubber ducks in Town Creek and the final Feel Good Friday concert of the summer, which featured boy band music by Boy […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The first graduating class of Parkway High School, the Class of 1962, has planned a reunion in celebration of the 63rd year since graduation. The reunion will be held at Shanes Hall in the park at Shanes Park in Rockford on Friday, September 12. Those from Rockford High School and Willshire High School […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
VW independent staff The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, August 11, in the multipurpose room. The meeting will be the first for new Superintendent Matt Dube. Van Wert City Council will hold its first meeting of August at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 11, in Council […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association and its six District Athletic Boards have awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. In addition, the OHSAA has sent $1,250 to each member high school, a grand total of $1,020,000, to assist with items needed by […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports The Lincolnview Lancers edged Wayne Trace by a single stroke, 155-156, Friday morning at Hickory Sticks Golf Course. Lincolnview was led by Bosten Bailey, who shot a 37. Seth Brant was a stroke behind at 38 and Chayse Overholt carded a 39. Gavin Evans finished with a 41. Wayne Trace’s Brody Rosswurm […]
POSTED: 08/08/25 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports