Here is the full calendar for this year’s 4-H Exchange Holiday Light Show at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The show will open on Wednesday, November 26, and the final day will be Christmas night.
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By Emily Lichtle/Crestview FFA reporter CONVOY — The Crestview FFA has announced this year’s Blue Jacket recipients from the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources class. This application is awarded to first year FFA members who submit a personal essay describing how FFA has influenced their life. This year, we are excited to recognize nine young […]
VW independent staff In an effort to get more members involved, Van Wert VFW Post 5803 Auxiliary is moving its monthly meetings to 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, starting December 10. Auxiliary officials said many projects are in the works and the Post is in need of help from all members.
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By Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal Ohio lawmakers passed a bill early Thursday morning that would ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to the state’s marijuana laws. The Ohio House voted 52-34 to pass Ohio Senate Bill 56, sending it to the Senate. Ohio Republicans Tim Barhorst, Thaddeus Claggett, Levi Dean, Jennifer Gross, Brian Lorenz, Jason Stephens, D.J. […]
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VW independent staff A reminder that leaf pickup in Van Wert will begin on Monday and will run weekly with the last day being Friday, December 19. Residents should make sure their leaves are in paper biodegradable bags and placed by the curb by 7 a.m. each Monday. If leaves are not placed in paper […]
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VW independent sports Here are final scores of area regional championship games played on Friday, November 21. A very notable result was in Division VII, Region 28, where St. Henry upset Marion Local, ending the Flyers’ state record 76-game winning streak. Division VI Region 24 Coldwater 14 Anna 12 Division VII Region 26 Columbus Grove […]
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Van Wert girls basketball coach Mike Dowdy talks to his starters during Friday night’s season opener against Ottoville. Unfortunately for Van Wert, Ottoville won the game 67-41. Amaya Dowdy led Van Wert with 15 points, followed by Jazz Florence (11) and Allison Geib. The Cougars (0-1) won’t play again until December 2, when the travel […]
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VW independent sports DELPHOS — The Shawnee boys defeated Lincolnview 2552-2454 at the Delphos Recreation Center on Thursday, but Lincolnview’s girls team emerged with a 2306-2221. Lincolnview’s Owen Dannenfelser led all bowlers with a 213-219-432 series, followed by Pacey Early (149-191-340), Zach Newell (148-191-339), Logan Block (155-156-311), Grayden Clay (143) and Aaron Garay (135). Jackson […]
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The Crestview football program recently concluded its season with head football coach Cole Harting and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Football Scholar Athletes (pictured above): Logan Matson, Evan Myers, Tate Lichtensteiger, Denver McDougall, Huxley Grose, Evin Brincefield, Noah Mosier. Not pictured: Kaden Gause and Will Sheets. Football Special Awards: Huxley […]
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Crestview running back Braxton Leeth (2) has been named Division VI first team All-Northwest District and the Division VI Co-Player of the Year, along with Fairview quarterback William Zeedyk of Fairview. Leeth, a senior, shattered school records with 252 carries for 2,274 yards and 31 touchdowns. He set single game records for rushing yards (419) […]
POSTED: 11/21/25 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports