VW independent staff/submitted information CEDARVILLE — Van Wert County native and Cedarville University alumnus Ryan Rager, a former track athlete and strength and conditioning coach, has officially been named to the U.S.A. World Cup Bobsled Team. Rager is now training at the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid, New York, as he prepares to represent Team USA in the World Cup and […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Central Insurance retiree community along with their guests came together at Pizza Hut in Van Wert for their monthly luncheon in August. The gathering was alive with cheerful banter, heartfelt exchanges, and the unmistakable warmth of rekindled friendships including a card game or more of Euchre (front row, left to right): Linda […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Saturday’s Main Street Van Wert Harvest Moon Festival was a big success. It drews hundreds of people to the downtown area and those attending enjoyed food, market vendors, kids games, live music and more. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
There was something for everybody at Saturday’s Main Street Van Wert Harvest Moon Festival. The six hour festival was a big hit and pleasant weather conditions helped make it a success. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal COLUMBUS — Nearly 10 percent of Ohio school districts need support to meet state standards, according to the new state report cards the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released last Monday. The department uses 1 to 5 star ratings in half increments based on six categories: achievement, progress, early literacy, gap closing, graduation […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
It was a trip back in time Saturday morning – back to the very early part of the 20th century. The Midwest Brass and Gas Club, which is based in southern Michigan, toured Van Wert and the area. About 15 cars from 1912 and earlier were in and out of town, with some stopping at […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff DELPHOS — A shooting that left two people dead in Delphos last Monday has officially been ruled a murder-suicide. According to a press release issued by the Delphos Police Department, autopsies conducted by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office confirmed what had taken place at a home in the 300 block of S. […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
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
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POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports