Brian Mihm became the latest bowler to bowl a 300 game at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. He accomplished the feat Friday night. Photo submitted
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A large law enforcement presence was evident at Van Wert High School early this afternoon. The Van Wert Police Department, Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol converged on the school shortly after 12 p.m. Some officers, deputies and troopers began […]
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 12:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, October 2, 2025 12:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 2:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department. 7:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Fire Department has announced the launch of its new “Respond With Care – Special Needs Occupant Sticker Program.” The program provides free stickers that alert firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement that someone inside a home or vehicle may have special needs requiring extra care during an emergency. “These […]
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview had plenty to celebrate Thursday night, as the Lady Knights captured their fifth consecutive NWC volleyball championship with a 25-27, 25-8, 25-12, 25-21 road victory over Lima Central Catholic. Crestview (13-6, 7-0 NWC) hasn’t lost a conference match since the 2021 season. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 3 Lima Central Catholic 1 Crestview dropped the first set but rallied to defeat Lima Central Catholic 25-27, 25-8, 25-12, 25-21 on Thursday, giving the Lady Knights their fifth straight NWC title. Kaci Gregory led Crestview with 20 kills and 11 digs, while Haley McCoy had 18 kills and seven blocks. […]
POSTED: 10/03/25 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mathew Dealey has become the first ever Crestview golfer to advance to state. Dealey qualifed by carding a 75 at Division III district competition at Stone Ridge Golf Club on Thursday. He finished in a three way tie for fourth but shot a 37 on the back-9 to win the tiebreaker and claim first team […]
POSTED: 10/02/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Work is scheduled to begin on Monday at the Vantage Academy of Medical Careers. Vantage Career Center Superintendent Rick Turner shared the news during Thursday night’s school board meeting. “After what seemed like a lengthy planning and design period, it will be exciting to finally see physical progress at the site,” Turner […]
POSTED: 10/02/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert native Ryan Rager and the U.S. Men’s Bobsled Team are continuing to train for a possible spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but members of the team are facing a substantial hurdle – money. Due to funding restrictions, the U.S. Men’s Bobsled Team is unable to fund its third men’s […]
POSTED: 10/02/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost welcomed members of the 2025-26 Teen Ambassador Board this week by inviting them to sit in on a press conference announcing the results of a statewide human trafficking crackdown, Operation Next Door. The board, made up of high-school juniors and seniors, had a behind-the-scenes look at how […]
POSTED: 10/02/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News