VW independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — Retired Crestview varsity baseball coach Jim Wharton was the man of the hour Saturday night, as he was honored by former players at a dinner and program at the Convoy Community Building. More than 200 former players and spouses, current and former Crestview coaches and administrators, and friends of […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview’s top four runners finished the top eigiht and the Knights cruised to the boys’ title at the 27th annual OhioHealth Invitational on Saturday, while Ottawa-Glandorf captured the girls’ title. Leading the Knights was Lincoln Smith, who finished second overall with a time of 16:11. He was followed by Derek Young in […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports The Monday Mailbag will return next Monday, September 29. If you have a sports question or comment, please email it to sports@thevwindependent.com.
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Friday, September 26 WKSD: Fairview at Paulding WERT: Wapakoneta at Van Wert Saturday, September 27 WKSD/WERT: Ohio State at Washington (2 p.m. pregame, 3:30 p.m. kickoff)
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Steven L. Greulach, affectionately known as “Stevo” to those fortunate enough to call him friend, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in Van Wert, on January 11, 1952, to Harold and Margaret (Fisher) Greulach, who both preceded him in death, Steve was a lifelong resident who will be remembered for his profound love […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles E. Bladen, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 13, 1935, in Madison, Indiana, to Lawrence and Elsie (Spivy) Bladen, who both preceded him in death. Charles made his home in Van Wert and spent many years as a […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview’s defense celebrates after stopping an Allen East two point conversion attempt with 30 seconds left in Friday night’s game. The stop clinched an exciting 34-33 win by the Knights. Van Wert also won Friday night, defeating Defiance 36-27. Game stories can be found on the Sports page. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports DEFIANCE — To say Friday’s game between Van Wert and Defiance at Fred Brown Stadium was game of wild swings would be an understatement. Trailing 7-0, the Cougars scored four answered touchdowns, only to see the Bulldogs keep things close down the stretch, however, Van Wert emerged with a 36-27 win over […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports HARROD — Crestview’s defense shut down a late two point try by Allen East and the Knights escaped Harrod with a 34-33 win over the Mustangs on Friday. The two teams traded scores throughout the game, but it came down to the final seconds before it was settled. Allen East’s Miles McDorman […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff A reminder that the United Way of Van Wert County’s 27th annual Vantage Day of Caring will take place next Friday through Sunday, September 26–28. For more than two decades, this event has brought the community together for one of the largest food drives of the year. Earlier this month, food collection […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News