By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is excited to announce that The Band Perry is coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 27. Known for chart-topping hits, like 2010’s “If I Die Young,” and powerhouse performances, listeners will recall the sweet melodies that frequented the radio. Presented by Sponsor GreenWay Bank, and […]
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 10:32 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff Due to weather conditions, Van Wert County offices will remain closed for the day, instead of opening at noon. Van Wert Muncipal Court will remain closed for the day as well and is scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 10:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It was a forecast that indeed proved to be accurate. As predicted by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana and other meteorologists, snow began to fall Saturday evening and continued nearly non-stop for about 24 hours throughout Van Wert County and northwest Ohio. Van Wert’s official snowfall total was 9.6 inches, and […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OHIO CITY — As temperatures are expected to drop well below zero in the next few days, Village of Ohio City electric customers are being asked to conserve power. Village officials said nothing is wrong with the electric grid, they’re just trying to take every avenue to reduce costs for customers. […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independents staff/submitted information 16 local, regional and statewide acts displaying a variety of talents will comprise CHP Home Care & Hospice’s Ohio Has Talent!, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday Febuary 28, 7 p.m. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The contestants, who were chosen via auditions in December, will be competing […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County held its final 2025 Senior Snowflake initiative during with the purpose of maintaining connection with residents of local nursing homes who experience limited visitation during the holidays. The Senior Snowflake initiative was developed to provide holiday baskets and personal interaction for residents who may face […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Zach Crummey (23) sizes up Coldwater’s 6-10 sophomore Jack Bruns. Cohen Bragg (24) uses the glass for two points against the Cavaliers and Xavier Kelly (2) delivers a pass during Saturday’s game against Coldwater. The Cougars won the game 54-42. Bob Barnes/VW independent
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert 54 Coldwater 42 Zach Crummey scored 17 points, Cohen Bragg added 14 points and Van Wert was able to pull away from a stubborn Coldwater squad 54-42 on Saturday. The Cougars led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, then Crummey and Bragg combined for 12 points in the […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s girls and boys high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live, with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Games are subject to change. WKSD Tuesday, January 27 – Shawnee at Crestview (girls) Thursday, January 29 – Wayne […]
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview High School senior Hayden Perrott has signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at the University of St. Francis-Fort Wayne. Perrott celebrated the signing with a 32-point outburst during Saturday night’s game against Celina. Photos submitted
POSTED: 01/25/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports