SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert City Council’s Monday night meeting can best be described as a hodge podge meeting, with council members and the administration covering and addressing a variety of topics. Legislation Council members heard the first reading of a pair of ordinances that if ultimately approved, would adjust penalties for the city’s junk […]
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County has announced the 27th annual Vantage Day of Caring, set for 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. Beginning the second week of September, food collection barrels will be […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County recently wrapped up another incredible 10-week Summer Camp at Camp Clay, offering children a summer filled with fun, learning, and friendship. Designed for ages 6–12, with opportunities for 13–14 year olds to train as Counselors-in-Training (CIT), the camp continues to be a highlight of the […]
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The Van Wert County Fair ended on Labor Day Monday but more than a week later, people are still buzzing about a free concert offered the prior evening at the Gospel Tent. Cochren & Co. showcased their hope-filled melodies and unique blend of American pop/rock and soul/blues. Attendance at the concert was estimated at 1,500, […]
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Submitted information The PLC Health Clinic will hold its 25th annual Walk for Life this Sunday, September 14, 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. This year the clinic needs to raise $56,000 to continue its free services which […]
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around an eye-popping projection, an amazing first start, two unbeatens, a scare, a streak, and the Battle of Ohio. Yards Through three games, Crestview’s Braxton Leeth has rushed for 731 yards and 11 touchdowns. At this pace, he’ll run for 2,436 yards and 36 touchdowns […]
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
In an NWC match played Monday evening, Crestview defeated Lima Central Catholic 8-2. Freshman Evie Williman had four goals and one assist, juniors Cylee Grubb and Ella Lamb each had one goal, and senior Ellie Ward had two goals and two assists. Sophomore JJ Korte had one assist and senior Dakota Thornell had nine saves […]
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VW independent sports Golf Van Wert 168 Shawnee 175 Van Wert hit the road Monday to face the Shawnee Indians at the Shawnee Country Club, and the Cougars were victorious 168-175. Griffin McCracken was the match medalist with a 2-over par 38. Noah Krites added to the tally with 42, followed by Carter Wright with a 43 […]
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Parkway (No. 2, Division VI) celebrates after posting a 25-16, 25-23, 25-22 win over Crestview in a hard fought non-conference match Monday evening. Crestview (3-3) will host Columbus Grove in the NWC opener Thursday night. Parkway (9-0) will play at Wapakoneta tonight. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 31 – officers responded to an accident at the intersection of N. Washington St. and U.S. 30. Sunday, August 31 – arrested Blake B. Grenzebach for driving without a valid operator’s license after an accident in the 100 block of E. Sycamore St. Monday, September 1 – a traffic stop […]
POSTED: 09/08/25 at 2:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement