The Van Wert Cougars will come out of the tunnel one more time this season. The Cougars will host Kenton in the season finale at 7 p.m. Friday, and the 2000 state runner-up team will be recognized that night. For a game preview story, along with a preview of Crestview vs. Lima Central Catholic, check […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Halloween is a sweet deal for kids – costumes, fun, and buckets full of candy, but al of thatl that sugary treasure can give any dentist a fright when it comes to dental health. “Let your little monsters enjoy the spooky season without summoning a mouthful of cavities,” said Star Sawicki, […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The vocal music department of Van Wert High School will present its fall choral showcase at 8 p.m. this Thursday, October 23, starting at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 7:15 p.m. The freshmen choir, sophomore women’s chorus, select acapella choir, and concert choir will be featured. Students will perform songs […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports With the playoffs seemingly out of reach, Van Wert has two goals this Friday night – send the seniors out with a win and play well in front of the school’s 2000 state runner-up team. The Cougars (4-5, 3-5 WBL) will host Kenton in the regular season finale and in all likelihood, […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — As Crestview prepares for the regular season finale, the Knights may have a chance to play again in Week No. 11, but it won’t be easy. Crestview (6-3, 4-2 NWC) will host Lima Central Catholic (8-1, 5-1 NWC) Friday night and as it turns out, a victory over the Thunderbirds, […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — In response to a lawsuit filed by a student-athlete on October 15 against the Ohio High School Athletic Association regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), a Franklin County judge opened the case on Monday by issuing a 45-day temporary restraining order against the OHSAA. It prevents the OHSAA from enforcing […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 3:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
COLUMBUS — Week No. 9 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the ninth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Monday, October 20, 2025 12:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 12:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor No doubt motorists who travel along S. Walnut St. between Ervin Rd. and Hospital Drive in Van Wert on a regular basis were pleased when the street was recently milled and repaved. For the first time in a long time, it was smooth sailing along that stretch of road. It was one […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A Scott man wanted on serious felony charges in Paulding County was arrested in Van Wert late last week. Hunter Gile, 23, was arrested by Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputies Friday evening at Franklin Park. He was served with a warrant charging him with three counts of rape, all first degree felonies, […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News