Van Wert wide receiver Even Keuneke makes a juggling catch during Friday’s season finale against Kenton. The Cougars won the game 52-18 and finished the season 5-5. A full story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Peony Pageant Committee is pleased is now accepting applications for candidates for the 2026 Queen Jubilee pageant, to be held on Friday, March 27. Potential candidates must be female members of the Class of 2026 at Antwerp, Continental, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Delphos St. John, Fort Jennings, Kalida, Lincolnview, Ottoville, Parkway, […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information On the 44th anniversary of Ohio’s death penalty law taking effect, 27 members of the 114th General Assembly have now joined an effort calling for legal executions to be abolished. Last week, the former lawmakers sent a letter to current lawmakers expressing support for efforts to repeal Ohio’s death penalty. The […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Honor Society inducted 19 new members on Sunday, October 12th during a ceremony held at the school. The current membership, along with inductees and parents, heard from Crestview alumna Shelby (Minnich) Merkle as the guest speaker. New members include (front row, left to right): Eleanor Lamb, Lydia Grace, Cylee Grubb, Alli Thatcher, Jyrzee […]
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VW independent staff OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Rosary Altar Society will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Ottoville. South, sandwiches and desserts will be available, served by the ladies from the Rosary Altar Society. There will be a 50-50 raffle, the winner […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The front doors of the Van Wert County Courthouse will be replaced on Monday, October 27. Please use the back doors of the courthouse all day. They will be left unlocked for all patrons.
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports In Friday night’s season finale, Van Wert crafted a 17-0 halftime lead then scored the game’s final three touchdowns en route to a 52-18 win over Kenton at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium. The game was played in front of some members, cheerleaders, coaches and others from the 2000 Division III […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — A fourth quarter surge by Crestview came up short as the Knights fell to Lima Central Catholic 21-13 in the regular season finale Friday night. Trailing 21-0, Crestview found the end zone twice in the final period, with Hayden Perrott scoring both touchdowns. After intercepting a pass by Thunderbird quarterback […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports The final Monday Mailbag of the season will be published on Monday’s Sports page. If you have a sports question or comment, please email it to sports@thevwindependent.com by 5 p.m. Sunday, October 26.
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 24. GMC Fairview 70 Hicksville 22 Paulding 33 Antwerp 6 Tinora 34 Edgerton 30 Wayne Trace 20 Ayersville 12 MAC Anna 35 Parkway 0 Marion Local 7 Coldwater 6 Minster 28 Fort Recovery 21 New Bremen 42 Delphos […]
POSTED: 10/24/25 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports