Van Wert American Legion Post 178 prepares to show the colors before Friday night’s home football game between the Van Wert Cougars and Bath Wildcats. The traditional firing of the cannon took place after the Van Wert High School Cougar Pride Marching Band performed the Star Spangled Banner. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/07/25 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information On September 25, the Western Ohio Civil War Roundtable will resume meetings for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, September 25. David Walker will launch the season opener with a close look at the final months of the conflict. When we consider the end of the war, where do we draw the line? Most […]
POSTED: 09/07/25 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports TIFFIN — Cross country runners from Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview all competed in Seneca County, but at two different meets on Saturday, with the Cougars and Lancers running at the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival and the Knights competing under the lights at the Seneca East Stars, Stripes, and Lights Invitational in […]
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VW independent sports CONVOY — Emma Ward scored three goals and Crestview went on to defeat Lima Sr. 5-1 on Saturday. Ellie Ward had two goals and one assist, while Evie Williman also had one assist. Dakota Thornell recorded 15 saves. In the junior varsity half, Crestview lost 3-2. Dakota Thornell had both goals. Crestview […]
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The Van Wert Cougars will play their second straight home game Friday night as they face the Celina Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Crestview will play at home again as well, as the Knights open NWC play against Fort Loramie. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Friday, September 12 WKSD – Paulding at Wayne Trace (6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff) WERT – Celina at Van Wert (6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff) Saturday, September 13 WSKD and WERT – […]
POSTED: 09/07/25 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
John Eric Vining, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence in Ohio City after battling leukemia since June, 2022. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Willshire, to Eugene Franklin Vining and Rosella Louise (Dull) Vining, who both preceded him in death. On August 12, 1978, John was united in […]
POSTED: 09/07/25 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert High School Cougar Pride Marching Band performs to the home fans during halftime of Friday night’s game against Bath. Unfortunately, the Cougars fell to the Wildcats 35-28. A full game story can be found on the Sports page, along with a story about Crestview’s 41-20 victory over Wayne Trace. Bob Barnes/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/06/25 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information FINDLAY – Flag City Honor Flight is preparing for its 32nd mission on Tuesday, September 9, to take 82 veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era, to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor. This flight is primarily sponsored by the families of Yoder Machinery and Yoder Brothers Machinery. […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel have issued a proclamation declaring today – Saturday, September 6, 2025 – as “Marty Brennaman Day” in Ohio. Brennaman, the longtime Cincinnati Reds radio broadcaster, will be honored with a statue dedication at Great American Ballpark before today’s Reds game […]
POSTED: 09/06/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News