SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Recent history indicated Friday night’s homecoming game at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium could be a close one but that wasn’t the case, as Van Wert build up a 31-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat Ottawa-Glandorf 38-20. During the previous eight matchups, the average margin of victory was five […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s Zach Crummey (above) keeps the ball and barrels through Ottawa-Glandorf tacklers, while Xavier Kelly scores a touchdown for the Cougars during Friday night’s 38-20 homecoming win over the Titans. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove scored 32 first quarter points and never looked back on the way to a 38-0 win over Columbus Grove at Clymer Stadium Friday night. It was the fifth consecutive win for the Bulldogs (5-3, 5-0 NWC), while the Knights (5-3, 3-2 NWC) dropped their second straight game. […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 10. GMC Antwerp 20 Wayne Trace 13 Fairview 54 Edgerton 19 Paulding 50 Hicksville 0 Tinora 27 Ayersville 14 MAC Marion Local 28 Anna 27 (2OT) Minster 14 Versailles 12 New Bremen 16 Coldwater 7 St. Henry 41 Delphos […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Due to delays beyond the control of Van Wert City Schools, the elevator to Tyler’s Landing remains out of service and will not be accessible for tonight’s game against Ottawa-Glandorf. Guests needing accessible seating are encouraged to use the designated platform in the northwest corner of the stadium. Photo submitted
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 2:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, October 9, 2025 1:23 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for an odor investigation. 3:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs. 3:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 12:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Michael (Mike) Robert Scarbrough, age 65, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1960, in Paulding, the son of Robert and Jean (Pier) Scarbrough, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Benjamin) St. Pierre; his son, Justin (Samantha) Scarbrough; his sister, Sandie (Steve) […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 11:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports CONVOY – What a “Knight” it turned out to be for Crestview, as the Lady Knights closed out the 2025 regular season at Ray Etzler Gymnasium with a hard fought five set win over Archbold, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 19-25, 15-11 on Thursday. Before the match, seniors Lillie Best, Emily Lichtle and Haley […]
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information FINDLAY — Flag City Honor Flight is preparing for its 33rd mission on Wednesday, October 14, to take 77 veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor. The organization relies on community donations and flight sponsorships to continue the mission. As a 100 percent […]
POSTED: 10/09/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Meet the Candidates Night” from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The vent is an opportunity for the local community to engage with local and regional candidates running for office […]
POSTED: 10/09/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News