SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While the intruders who broke into three pharmacies early Thursday morning, including one in Van Wert, remain at-large, there is some new information, including the fact that only one of the three break-ins was successful. The males, all dressed in black, apparantly targeted the Genoa walk-up pharmacy at Westwood Behavorial Center on […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information For three OhioHealth providers, “home” is more than just where the heart is. It’s where they’ve chosen to practice, to build relationships, and to make a lasting difference. From family farms to Friday night football games, from small-town classrooms to volunteer fire departments, these healthcare professionals grew up immersed in the […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Xavier Kelly (11) runs away from the Celina defense during Friday night’s WBL game at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium. Unfortunately, after falling behind early, the Cougars lost the game in overtime 38-37. Meanwhile, Crestview’s Braxton Leeth ran for over 300 yards and seven touchdowns and the Knights beat Fort Loramie 55-38. […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine announced this week that he has agreed to a request made by the Secretary of the Army through National Guard Bureau that the Ohio National Guard continue supporting the District of Columbia National Guard until November 30. While some of the Ohio National Guard members will be rotated, […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A reminder that the PLC Health Clinic will hold its 25th annual Walk for Life this Sunday at Franklin Park in Van Wert. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the 2-mile walk around the park starting at 2 p.m. The clinic needs to raise $56,000 to continue its free services which […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports A furious fourth quarter comeback by Van Wert sent Friday night’s game against Celina to overtime but the Cougars came up short, losing in the extra session 38-37. After a 2-0 start, it was the second straight loss by the Cougars (2-2, 1-2 WBL). A tackle-breaking 28-yard touchdown run by Parker Bertke […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — The yards and touchdowns keep piling up for Braxton Leeth and so do the wins for Crestview. Leeth rushed 24 times for 315 yards and tied his own school record with seven touchdowns and the Knights outscored Fort Loramie 55-38 in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams on Friday […]
POSTED: 09/13/25 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are scores of area high school football games played on Friday, September 12. GMC Edgerton 47 Antwerp 14 Fairview 43 Ayersville 14 Paulding 39 Wayne Trace 7 Tinora 48 Hicksville 6 MAC Anna 14 Coldwater 7 Marion Local 61 Delphos St. John’s 0 Minster 49 Parkway 20 New Bremen 26 Versailles […]
POSTED: 09/12/25 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information BLUE CREEK TOWNSHIP – A Friday morning crash involving an SUV and a dump truck claimed both drivers. It occurred at approximately 10 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 87 and the Van Wert-Paulding County Line Road (Township Road 12), in Paulding County. According to a report from the Van […]
POSTED: 09/12/25 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Due to the delay in completion of the final state inspection, the elevator to Tyler’s Landing will be out of service and the area will not be accessible for tonight’s football game against Celina. Guests requiring accessible seating are encouraged to use the designated platform located in the northwest corner of the stadium. “We sincerely […]