VW independent sports Here are scores of area high school basketball games played on Friday, December 19. GMC Edgerton 50 Hicksville 49 Ayersville 71 Fairview 56 Paulding 75 Wayne Trace 70 Tinora 42 Antwerp 38 MAC Delphos St. John’s 69 Coldwater 59 Fort Recovery 41 Parkway 28 Marion Local 46 New Knoxville 30 St. Henry […]
POSTED: 12/19/25 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview bowlers enjoyed a clean sweep over Parkway at the Delphos Recreation Center on Thursday. The Lancers defeated the Panthers 2666-2377, with Pacey Earley leading the charge with a 202-251-453 series. Aaron Garay recorded a 153-223-376 series, followed by Grayden Clay (163-183-346), Owen Dannenfelser (152-176-328) and Logan Block (139-158-297). Parkway […]
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dealey Drive in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog. 8:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 9:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview’s steel drum band has only been in existence for just two years but the unique band has already been selected for a high honor. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, band director Mike Archinal told the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education the band will travel to Columbus in January to perform […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Many churches throughout the area have special services planned to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Most of those services will be held on Wednesday, December 24. Here is a list of services as submitted by local churches. First United Methodict Church, 113 W. Central Ave., Van Wert, will host its […]
An extra layer of security is coming to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital with the installation of metal detectors at the main entrance and the emergency room entrance. OhioHealth is installing metal detectors and bag and purse checks at all 26 of its hospitals to expand weapons-free screening as part of a systemwide effort to prevent […]
POSTED: 12/18/25 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer Menards over allegations of deceptive rebate advertising. An investigation by Ohio and nine other states found that Menards’ advertising often gave shoppers the impression that they would get an immediate discount at the register, […]
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VW independent staff Four defendants facing various charges appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Jason Tallman, 43, of Venedocia, changed his plea to guilty to an amended charge of domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor. Sentencing was scheduled for 9 a.m. […]
POSTED: 12/18/25 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information LIMA — Van Wert had no trouble with Bath, posting a big 69-12 WBL wrestling victory over the Wildcats on Thursday. The Cougars were led by senior Briggs Wallace who came away with a fall in 1:19 over his opponent. Individual results are as follows: The Cougars will return to action […]
POSTED: 12/18/25 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Bath 41 Van Wert 24 Van Wert trailed 6-5 after the first quarter but Bath (7-1, 3-0 WBL) pulled away for a 41-24 win on Thursday night. Jazz Florence led the Cougars with 10 points, all in the first half, and Amaya Dowdy added nine points. Bath’s Gwyn Foust led all scorers […]
POSTED: 12/18/25 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports