COLUMBUS — Week No. 9 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the ninth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Monday, October 20, 2025 12:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 12:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of […]
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor No doubt motorists who travel along S. Walnut St. between Ervin Rd. and Hospital Drive in Van Wert on a regular basis were pleased when the street was recently milled and repaved. For the first time in a long time, it was smooth sailing along that stretch of road. It was one […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A Scott man wanted on serious felony charges in Paulding County was arrested in Van Wert late last week. Hunter Gile, 23, was arrested by Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputies Friday evening at Franklin Park. He was served with a warrant charging him with three counts of rape, all first degree felonies, […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 10.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.7 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Northwest State Community College has announced plans to showcase its new Van Wert satellite campus during an open house scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, October 28. Light refreshments and guided tours will be available to members of the community, including prospective students. The campus is located at 520 E. Sycamore St., Van Wert. Scott Truxell/Van […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around football conference championship scenarios, fun facts about two area football powers, 2,100 yards plus, a fast season, deficiencies, and winter sports. Scenarios Here are the realistic/most likely possibilities for football conference championship races. WBL – this one is pretty simple. Wapakoneta (9-0, 8-0 WBL) […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the schedule and ticket details for the football state championship games December 4-6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Seven championship games will be played during the three day span: State Championship Tickets All-session general admission tickets, which include […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 8:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mark A. Bohnlein passed away peacefully at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unwavering devotion. Born in Lima and raised in Delphos, Mark was the son of Joseph and Ella Bohnlein. He graduated from Delphos St. John’s Catholic High School in 1971, where he played football and wrestled. Mark […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, October 12 – a juvenile was found and returned to his home while in the 700 block of W. Main St. Sunday, October 12 – dogs at-large were reported in the 800 block of Kear Rd. Tuesday, October 14 – officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct in the 600 […]
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement