SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Crestview boys have claimed their first NWC cross country championship since 1997. The Knights claimed the team title and the individual title at Saturday’s NWC meet at Columbus Grove. Lincoln Smith was the individual champion and was named NWC Runner of the Year after logging a time of […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert finished third in the boys and girls Western Buckeye League cross country meet, held at the Van Wert reservior on Saturday. Symphony Shuerman was the highest placer for the Lady Cougars, finishing fifth overall with a time of 19:22). Ruby Dicke was 13th (20:13), followed by Jasleen Sharma (15th, 20:18), […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this weekend’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Friday, October 17 WKSD – Paulding at Tinora (6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff) WERT – Van Wert at Shawnee (6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff) Saturday, October 18 WKSD and WERT – Ohio […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert E. Stemen, 93, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on August 6, 1932, in Van Wert the son of Ernest Edward Stemen and Ilo Pearl (Shivley) Stemen, who both preceded him in death. On May 16, 1932, he married Jane Ann (Stemen) […]
POSTED: 10/11/25 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert, Paulding and Mercer counties have been awarded grant money that will help fight drug addiction in their respective county jails. Each county is receiving $128,000, with the money coming from the state’s Opioid Remediation Grant Program. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the awards, which were announced on Friday, […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Carter Wright and Maria Parrish were crowned 2025 Van Wert High School homecoming king and queen before Friday night’s game against Ottawa-Glandorf. The Cougars won the game 38-20. A full story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club hosted a packed house at its recent meeting, with over 100 students and Rotarians in attendance. The annual Student Rotarian kickoff brought together students from Van Wert City Schools, Crestview Schools, Lincolnview Schools, and Vantage Career Center to learn about Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” Each year, the Van Wert Rotary […]
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VW independent staff Federal and state government offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, which is Columbus Day. Post offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery that day. Locally, Van Wert County offices, including the Van Wert County Courthouse and Annex will be closed for the day, but the Van […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information TIFFIN — Tiffin University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northwest State Community College, adding the institution as the ninth “DragonNext” partner beginning this fall. The DragonNext program allows community college students to transfer seamlessly into Tiffin University bachelor’s degree programs. Courses align between the two institutions, and students receive […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Elementary, Middle, and High Schools successfully conducted a full-scale, state-mandated reverse evacuation drill on Thursday, simulating a severe weather emergency. The coordinated effort demonstrated the district’s strong commitment to safety, preparedness, and student well-being. Students in grades 1-12 responded quickly, quietly, and responsibly, allowing the drill to proceed smoothly […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News