VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school boys basketball games played on Saturday, January 3. PCL Columbus Grove 61 Fort Jennings 48 Non-conference Ada 68 Delphos Jefferson 44 Allen East 61 Ottawa-Glandorf 56 Ayersville 47 Continental 39 Botkins 56 Fort Recovery 42 Coldwater 58 Elida 30 Crestview 66 Antwerp 44 Defiance […]
POSTED: 01/04/26 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 2025 is now in the rear-view mirror but the year provided some notable moments at the local level. The VW independent wrapped up its Top 10 stories of 2025 series on December 31, but here are five other stories/events that didn’t make the cut but are worth a second look. They are […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Historical Society is excited to help celebrate 2026, and America’s 250th Birthday with a special exploration of the rich history of Van Wert County. Are you ready to learn about the villages and towns of Van Wert County? The VWCH invites families to explore with Flat Isaac Van Wart. Learn some […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a record number of close races in the 2025 general election following a successful post-election audit. “Tight races underscore why election integrity matters, and it reinforces the need for a zero-tolerance approach to unlawful voting,” said Secretary LaRose. “A single illegitimate vote […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Off Stage Productions, Inc will be holding auditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 20-21, for “Insane with Power” by Scott Haan. Auditions will be held at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert in the Commons area starting at 7 p.m. both nights. Enter Door No. 7 in the front of […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Liam Putman (1), Owen Heckler (11), Will Sheets (23) and Hudson Perrott (5) celebrate after making a key play during Friday night’s game against Paulding. The Knights won the game 63-51. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Wyatt Richardson/VW independent
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Crestview head coach Doug Etzler knew it would take a total team effort for his team to defeat a strong Paulding squad and the Knight mentor was correct. Everyone who got in the game contributed in one way or another and as a result, the Knights prevailed 63-51 over the […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Max Hammons (2) scored 21 points and younger brother Marshall Hammons (20) added 18 points and the Lancers improved to 8-1 with an impressive 65-51 win at Fort Recovery (6-2). Holden Price and Gavin Evans each added eight points in the win. Lincolnview will play at Van Wert today, with the girls varsity game […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school boys basketball games played on Friday, January 2. The schedule was rather abbreviated, as the majority of teams had the night off. Bath 76 Columbus Grove 68 (OT) Crestview 63 Paulding 51 Lima Central Catholic 77 Kalida 47 Lincolnview 65 Fort Recovery 51 Marion […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday, January 1, 2026 3:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township looking for a subject who may have been in distress. 4:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a resident. 12:08 p.m. – […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement