Firefighters from Wren, Willshire, Ohio City, and Convoy were summoned to the scene of a late morning residential structure fire in the 100 block of Washington St. in Wren. Decatur and Preble fire departments and Convoy EMS were also dispatched to the scene, along with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and Van Wert County CERT. […]
POSTED: 08/27/25 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a stray dog. 5:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 7:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 08/27/25 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports If you’re a member of the Western Buckeye League, you have just one week to iron out any issues before starting league play. That’s what the Van Wert Cougars are doing as they prepare for Friday’s WBL opener at Elida. Mistakes hindered Van Wert in the first half of Friday’s game at […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — It’s safe to say Friday’s game may be the most challenging one in Crestview’s football history. After all, it’s a rare occurrence to host a four time defending state champion, one that has the longest current winning streak (65 games) in the entire country, but that’s exactly what the Knights […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Ottoville 1 Lincolnview lost for the first time this season, as Ottoville topped the Lancers 25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 25-17 on Tuesday. Brooklyn Byrne led the Lancers with 10 kills, while Beth Hughes and Ila Hughes recorded double digit digs, with 19 and 14 respectively. Ila Hughes had four aces, […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Alianna Estrada (above) and Nova McName (below) compete during Tuesday’s junior varsity soccer match against Elida. Both are captains on this year’s squad. The Cougars, who are playing a JV only schedule this year, lost to the Bulldogs 12-0. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tuesday’s grand opening ceremony at the Van Wert County Fair including the cutting of the ribbon. A number of other activities took place as well, including judging in various categories, games and entertainment and harness racing. The fair continues through Labor Day and today is Senior Day, with free admission for all seniors until 4 […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Day No. 1 of the 2025 Van Wert County Fair is in the books. Weather was picture perfect for fairgoers during the day, and perhaps a big chilly after sunset. Pleasant weather conditions are expected again today, which is Senior Day at the fair, featuring free admission for seniors until 4 p.m. Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Fuel savings platform GasBuddy has released its annual Labor Day gas price forecast, which predicts average gas prices on the last summer holiday weekend of 2025 will be $3.15 per gallon, 14 cents lower than in 2024, and the lowest price at the pump since Labor Day since 2020. While it […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is accepting applications for Yost’s Teen Ambassador Board (TAB) for the 2025-26 academic year. TAB – which is designed for high-school juniors and seniors from public, private, charter and online schools statewide, including home-schooled students – offers young people an opportunity to engage […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News