VW independent sports Crestview 3 Wapakoneta 0 Crestview improved to 14-6 with Monday night’s 25-15, 25-8, 25-21 win over Wapakoneta. At the service line, Lydia Grace led the Lady Knights by going 24-of-25 with four aces, and Kaci Gregory went 18-for-18. Gregory also had nine digs and seven kills. Haley McCoy had 13 kills, Emily […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Columbus Grove defeated Crestview 10-2 in the regular season finale on Monday. Ellie Ward had one goal and one assist, and Evie Williman had one goal. Ella Lamb had 13 saves and was assisted in defense by Dakota Thornell, Madi Springer, Marissa Gros, and Kenzie Heffner. The Knights (5-10-2) will begin tournament […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lawrence “Larry” David Schoonover, 84, loving husband, father,and grandfather peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones at Van Wert Manor. He was born July 9, 1941 to Frank Schoonover, Sr. and Emma (Taylor) Schoonover of Paulding, who both preceded him in death. In April, 1961. Larry married his […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson In less than two weeks, Country music icon Lee Greenwood will take the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 17. The concert is presented by Greenway Bank with support from Bruce and Julie Kennedy and JoAnne Wolford. With a career spanning decades and a voice that has moved […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information Van Wert Elementary, Middle, and High Schools will conduct a full scale reverse evacuation drill this Thursday, October 9. The drill will simulate a severe weather emergency with a primary focus on achieving 100 percent student accountability during the response process. In addition, the Van Wert Early Childhood Center and the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 28 – lost property was reported in the 200 block of Middle St. Monday, September 29 – a report was taken for disorderly conduct while in the 1300 block of W. Main St. Monday, September 29 – officers took a report for an unruly juvenile in the 1100 block of […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 10:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, October 5, 2025 12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 1:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of an assault. 5:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 10:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 4, 2025 12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Upp Road in Pleasant Township. 12:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 3:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 3, 2025 12:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving. 5:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 5:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The iconic Van Wert National Bank clock that stood at the intersection of Main St. and Washington St. in downtown Van Wert for many decades is now in storage. In 2023, Main Street Van Wert initiated a project to rehabilitate the clock and approached the Van Wert County Foundation for grant funding. […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: News