Crestview Elementary recently named its September Students of the Month, sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students who make the Knight Leader Board each month are put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas September Students of the Month are: Lucian Hutchison, Eddie Diener […]
POSTED: 10/09/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Past Van Wert High School homecoming queens waved during Wednesday night’s annual homecoming parade. After the parade and rally at Fountain Park, things shifted to Eggerss Stadium for the annual Powder Puff game. Check the Sports page to see which team – the juniors or seniors – won the game. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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The Van Wert High School football team and the Cougar Pride Marching Band took part in Wednesday night’s homecoming parade in downtown Van Wert. The football team and the band will both be in action at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium Friday night, as the Cougars host Ottawa-Glandorf. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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By Tressa Ringwald/special to the VW independent The United Way of Van Wert County and Vantage Career Center held its 27th annual Day of Caring events this past weekend. This annual event helps replenish food and blood supplies within our community. As always, when there is a need in our county, our local businesses and […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and David Thomas (R-Jefferson) are leading House Concurrent Resolution 24, legislation urging Congress to address the growing national debt, which has now surpassed $37 trillion — more than 123 percent of the United States economic output. The resolution highlights that the debt amounts to about $108,000 […]
POSTED: 10/08/25 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A wide-ranging celebration of the past and future is happening in Van Wert. The Van Wert County Historical Society and the Van Wert County America 250 Committee have announced plans for a Community Appreciation Day that will include laughter, learning and legacy for all in attendance. It’s planned for 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, October […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order that requires Ohio retailers to cease the sale of all intoxicating hemp products by Tuesday, October 14. Retails who fail to obey face hefty fines. The order does not apply to non-intoxicating hemp products legalized by the Ohio General Assembly in […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports When you look at this week’s area high school football schedule, there are questions abound. Will the Van Wert Cougars pick up their first home win of the season? Will the Crestview Knights snap a fairly lengthy streak against Columbus Grove? Will an upstart WBL team continue its rise in the standings? […]
POSTED: 10/08/25 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
It was juniors vs. seniors during Wednesday night’s annual Powder Puff game at Eggerss Stadium. The traditional game took place after the homecoming parade in downtown Van Wert and this year the juniors (in red) topped the seniors in a low scoring game, 14-8. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/08/25 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert woman facing a misdemeanor charge filed after a fatal accident has changed her plea. Barbara Nickles, 66, appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Wednesday morning and changed her plea from not guilty to no contest to a single count of vehicular homicide, a first degree misdemeanor. Judge […]
POSTED: 10/08/25 at 1:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News