SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Potential upgrades to Crestview’s athletics facilities were outlined during Monday’s brief meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education. Superintendent Matt Dube noted the outdoor portion of the upgrades encompass moving the stadium and relocating it to a north-south arrangement, as well as moving the baseball diamond and updating […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society’s popular Bag Bingo fundraiser will return on Saturday, October 11, at the Van Wert County Jr. Fair Building. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and the first game will begin at 10 a.m. The event features 20 games of bingo, exciting raffles, including a […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio State University at Lima will launch its first fully online Associate of Arts degree in January, 2026. The program begins with two concentrations: General Studies and Social Sciences, with additional career-focused concentrations planned. This initiative reinforces Ohio State’s land-grant mission: expanding access to high-quality, affordable education that […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 15.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 25.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 4.8 cents per gallon lower than […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a key WBL matchup, being a Cleveland Browns fan, the Bengals, a great hire, a fast moving season, and a must-do tour. Big matchup An intriguing matchup is on tap this Friday night in Wapakoneta, as the Redskins take on St. Marys Memorial. It’s […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Fort Recovery 1 The Crestview Lady Knights got their week started with a 4-set victory over Fort Recovery, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-14 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Monday. Haley McCoy led Crestview with 11 kills and six blocks, while Kaci Gregory had 17 digs and seven kills. Lillie Best […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Maria Parrish and the Van Wert Cougars made the short trip to Haviland to face Wayne Trace in non-conference volleyball action on Monday night. The Raiders won the match in straight sets, 25-11, 25-12, 25-16. Wayne Trace will play at Hicksville tonight, while Van Wert will return to action Thursday at Wapakoneta. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s tennis team earned their first win of the season, 3-2 over Kenton on Monday. Madilynn Thompson and Lauren Gearhart won their singles matches, as did Ella Kimmel and Hannah Eberle at doubles. The Cougars will host Bluffton today. Photo submitted
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Joyce E. Baer, 90, passed away on the evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on October 31, 1934, in Dayton, to Joseph and Myrtle (Cotterman) Strick, both of whom are deceased. On October 8, 1955, she married Paul H. Baer who also […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 3:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Nearly 500 freshmen and sophomores from schools across the region will gather at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Tuesday for the annual “Build Your Future Forward” event. The program gives students hands-on exposure to in-demand careers in healthcare, manufacturing, and the skilled trades while connecting them directly with local employers. […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News