The Crestview community showed up in full force to celebrate the Division IV state cross country champion Knights on Saturday. Hours after winning the title, the first cross country state championship in school history and in Van Wert County history, the team returned from Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park and went through Wren before returning […]
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Internationally recognized speaker, author and former first responder Travis Howze was in Van Wert Saturday to address approximately 800 firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, dispatchers, military veterans and mental health advocates on topics such as trauma, burnout and resilience in public safety professions. The event was held at Lifehouse Church. Howze’s […]
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VW independent staff Ohio’s early in-person voting period began on October 7 and ended at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 2. Figures supplied by Van Wert County Board of Elections Director Pam Henderson show 1,558 registered voters in the county cast ballots ahead of the deadline. In addition, 97 ballots were sent out and 80 have […]
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Firefighters from Willshire, Ohio City and Rockford were dispatched to a house fire on Green St. in Willshire early Sunday morning. The initial call came in shortly after 7:30 a.m., after the resident awoke to smoke in the home. He was able to escape but unfortunately, a dog perished in the fire. The blaze was […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 17-24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, including one in Van Wert. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease […]
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Submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Middle and High School will hold a Veterans Day program from 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, in the school auditeria for all veterans in the community. Guests will first enjoy donuts, coffee/juice, and entertainment from the music department. To conclude the program, a “reverse walk through” will be held for […]
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview’s boys’ cross country team has made history. The Knights became the first team in school history and in Van Wert County to win a cross country state championship. The team accomplished the feat during Saturday’s OHSAA cross country state championships at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 6:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports OBETZ — A year after finishing as the Division III state runner-up, Crestview High School is adding a state championship trophy to its trophy case. For the first time in school history, the Knights are cross country state champions. Competing in Division IV this season, Crestview earned 2025 title during Saturday’s OHSAA […]
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 6:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
From a Division III state runner-up finish last year to a Division IV state championship this year, the Crestview Knights were able to celebrate their accomplishments immediately after Saturday’s OHSAA cross country state championships. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 6:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS – The 51st Annual Ohio High School Athletic Association girls volleyball state tournament begins Thursday at three sites in the Dayton area. The Nutter Center at Wright State University will once again host the state championship matches and some semifinal matches, while Wittenberg University and Vandalia Butler High School will also host semifinals. […]
POSTED: 11/02/25 at 6:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports