VW independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Friday, September 26 WKSD: Fairview at Paulding WERT: Wapakoneta at Van Wert Saturday, September 27 WKSD/WERT: Ohio State at Washington (2 p.m. pregame, 3:30 p.m. kickoff)
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Steven L. Greulach, affectionately known as “Stevo” to those fortunate enough to call him friend, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in Van Wert, on January 11, 1952, to Harold and Margaret (Fisher) Greulach, who both preceded him in death, Steve was a lifelong resident who will be remembered for his profound love […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles E. Bladen, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 13, 1935, in Madison, Indiana, to Lawrence and Elsie (Spivy) Bladen, who both preceded him in death. Charles made his home in Van Wert and spent many years as a […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview’s defense celebrates after stopping an Allen East two point conversion attempt with 30 seconds left in Friday night’s game. The stop clinched an exciting 34-33 win by the Knights. Van Wert also won Friday night, defeating Defiance 36-27. Game stories can be found on the Sports page. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports DEFIANCE — To say Friday’s game between Van Wert and Defiance at Fred Brown Stadium was game of wild swings would be an understatement. Trailing 7-0, the Cougars scored four answered touchdowns, only to see the Bulldogs keep things close down the stretch, however, Van Wert emerged with a 36-27 win over […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports HARROD — Crestview’s defense shut down a late two point try by Allen East and the Knights escaped Harrod with a 34-33 win over the Mustangs on Friday. The two teams traded scores throughout the game, but it came down to the final seconds before it was settled. Allen East’s Miles McDorman […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff A reminder that the United Way of Van Wert County’s 27th annual Vantage Day of Caring will take place next Friday through Sunday, 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. Earlier this month, food collection […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) introduced legislation this week to modernize Ohio’s driver education requirements, using technology to make training more accessible, affordable, and adaptable for young drivers and their families. It would also slightly lower the age for a learner’s permit. “This legislation embraces […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming winter heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between October 13, 2025, through April 15, 2026. Any residential customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas […]
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VW independent staff The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce is planning a “Meet the Candidates” night from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Van Wert City Council incumbents seeking re-election and challengers are expected to participate, along with those running in other races. More information will be provided closer to […]
POSTED: 09/20/25 at 12:24 am. FILED UNDER: News