Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 6:48 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who swallowed a needle. 10:30 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from State Route 697 […]
POSTED: 11/30/25 at 6:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Inclement weather forced the postponement of several area boys high school basketball games on Saturday. However, a handful of games went on as scheduled. Fort Recovery 66 Delphos Jefferson 52 Lima Central Catholic 66 Bath 43 Shawnee 79 Elida 50 Waynesfield-Goshen 45 Kenton 43 Postponed Continental at Temple Christian Fort Jennings at […]
POSTED: 11/30/25 at 10:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Van Wert at Delphos St. John’s boys basketball game has been postponed. A makeup date has not yet been set.
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 4:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The 2025-2026 boys high school basketball season began Friday night for many teams, including Crestview and Van Wert. The two teams met at Ray Etzler Gymnasium and in a back-and-forth affair, the Cougars emerged with a 57-52 victory. Lincolnview’s season began as well and the Lancers rolled by Wayne Trace 76-63. Game stories can be […]
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Participating agencies said the 12th annual “Lights for Lives” was a successful operation once again, showing what can be accomplished by law enforcement working cooperatively in a multi-agency, multi jurisdictional effort. In the spirit of collaboration, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay District, worked with law enforcement agencies in Williams, Fulton, […]
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education has scheduled a work session for 5:30 p.m. Monday, December 1, in the board office. The purpose of the meeting is facilities planning and no action will be taken.
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University recently completed the latest edition of the Northern Poll, a survey of Ohioans dedicated to providing cutting-edge insights on public opinion regarding political issues. The project, which was conducted in collaboration with Survey USA, surveyed 1,638 Ohio adults from […]
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — A roller coaster ride – that’s the best way to describe Friday night’s season opener at Ray Etzler Gymnasium. Both teams got off to a slow start and just when it appeared Van Wert might run away with the game, Crestview took control for a time, only to see the […]
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports A fast start and balanced scoring were two big keys as Lincolnview opened the 2025-2026 season with an impressive 76-63 win over visiting Wayne Trace on Friday night. With Gavin Evans scoring six points and Chayse Overholt and Marshall Hammons each adding five points, the Lancers jumped out to a 20-11 first […]
POSTED: 11/29/25 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games and state semifinal football games played on Friday, November 28. Basketball Allen East 52 Perry 38 Antwerp 60 Holgate 42 Arlington 61 Fort Jennings 38 Ayersville 71 Edon 63 Bath 58 Elida 38 Bellefontaine 59 Kenton 42 Delphos St. John’s 45 […]
POSTED: 11/28/25 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports