VW independent sports Golf Van Wert wins tri-match over county rivals Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview gathered at Hickory Sticks for the regular season finale on Tuesday, and it was the Cougars who came out on top by defeating the Lancers and Knights 157-166-181, Van Wert’s Griffin McCracken and Crestview’s Mathew Dealey shared match medalist […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kevin Wannemacher/special to the VW independent CONVOY – At the age of seven years old, young boys dream about what the future entails with most dreaming of being a police officer, a firefighter, a teacher, a pilot or a professional sports player among many things. For one youth in rural Van Wert County, though, he […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Britany McMichael is all smiles after bowling a 300 game at Olympic Lanes Monday night. Photo submitted
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor, Area Agency on Aging 3 submits this letter in support of the Van Wert Council on Aging two replacement senior citizen levies on the ballot November 4, 2025. The mission of Area Agency on Aging 3 is to provide life-span resources that inspire, educate, and empower older adults, persons with disabilities and […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, Vantage Career Center has a proud tradition of preparing students for the workforce with diverse and comprehensive vocational training programs. With the proposed continuous funding levy, the center will be able to upgrade its facilities, incorporate modern technologies, and expand its curriculum to align with the fast-evolving job market. This investment ensures […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Harry E. Latimer, 89, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1936, in Payne. On June 28, 1975, he married the former Nancy Dunlap. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Harry […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, September 22, 2025 1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 2:33 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation, a fifth degree felony, and warrants from […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information COLUMBUS – Week No. 5 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fifth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — The 24th annual Leland Smith Insurance Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, September 27, at Crestview High School. The highly competitive field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin at 9 a.m. in both the high school and middle school gyms at […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s 2025 street repaving project will begin very soon. That was the word from Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming during Monday night’s Van Wert Council Meeting. Fleming said milling and grinding of affected streets will begin on Wednesday. Actual paving is scheduled to begin on October 2 and should last about 10 […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News