Submitted information The U.S. 30 entrance and exit ramps in both directions between the cities of Van Wert and Delphos will have lanes narrow and/or short-term closures during the week of October 20 for pavement repairs. The ramps that will be impacted include:
POSTED: 10/18/25 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The series, “In Case of Death” will end on Wednesday, October 22. The helpful study will begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 6077 German Church Rd., Ohio City. In Case of Death is aimed at preparing you and your family for the time when death occurs. It has dealt with […]
The Van Wert Rotary Club has announced the induction its two newest members, Sam Jordan (above left), Marketing Director at Homestead at Towne Center, and Crestview Local Schools Superintendent Matt Dube (below left). Jordan was officially welcomed into the club by Rotary Club Secretary Amanda Schulte (above right), and Dube was sponsored by Rotarian Niki Wrasman […]
POSTED: 10/18/25 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A new informative group called “All Together” for people interested in fighting addiction will be able to enjoy a light brunch and hear from two experts on the subject. The gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, November 7, at the Wassenberg Art Center, 214. S. Washington […]
POSTED: 10/18/25 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports LIMA – Early mistakes and miscues doomed Van Wert as the Cougars fell to Shawnee 45-24 on Friday night. The loss all but ended Van Wert’s playoff hopes and it dropped the Cougars to 4-5 (3-5 WBL), while Shawnee improved to 6-3 (5-3 WBL) and most likely clinched a home playoff game. […]
POSTED: 10/18/25 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Braxton Leeth surpassed the 2,000 yard rushing mark Friday night and Crestview celebrated a 33-27 homecoming victory over upset minded Spencerville. Leeth rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries, unofficially giving him 222 carries for 2,050 yards and 31 touchdowns for the season. His scoring runs came […]
POSTED: 10/18/25 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 17. GMC Ayersville 20 Antwerp 15 Edgerton 35 Hicksville 12 Fairview 37 Wayne Trace 7 Paulding 36 Tinroa 10 MAC Anna 28 Fort Recovery 24 Coldwater 44 Versailles 14 Delphos St. John’s 48 Parkway 13 Marion Local 42 […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
James Anthony “Tony” Stewart, 70, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Upper Sandusky. Born October 29, 1954, in Van Wert to Alexander “Boot” and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Stewart, Tony brought joy and warmth to everyone around him. He is survived by siblings, Alan Fergus “Pat” […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 2:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert High School will honor the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Cougar Football Division III OHSAA state runner-up team during the regular season finale at home vs. Kenton next Friday, October 24. The celebration will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the players, coaches and support staff who made that historic season […]
To the Editor, “He also mentioned transparency and accountability.” “I feel like people need that in order to feel comfortable with how we’re using your taxes,” he stated. “I feel like taxes should be earned and should be earned through good financial reporting and providing quality services.” The above is copied from an article in […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor