The deadline is fast approaching purchase a banner for Convoy’s military tribute banner program. Each full color banner features an attractive 24×48 inch patriotic design, the honoree’s photo and basic military information displayed and the family or business name printed on the banner. Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day on Main […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert and Lincolnview are No. 1 seeds in their respective boys basketball sectional/districts, while the Crestview Knights are the No. 2 seed at their district. Pairings were set Sunday afternoon and games will begin February 26 or 27 for most area teams. Division IV As expected, Van Wert (15-6) earned the […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Boys basketball Spencerville 50 Van Wert 49 Van Wert led 35-26 in the third quarter but Spencerville was able to rally for a 50-49 win over the Cougars on Saturday. It was Van Wert’s third consecutive loss and for the second straight night, the difference was the foul line, as Spencerville connected […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert senior Kaiven Welch (0) prepares to pass the ball during Saturday’s basketball game against Spencerville while younger brother Keaten Welch (5), a junior, drives to the basket against the Bearcats. The game was a close one, but Spencerville was able to hold on for a 50-49 win. Bob Barnes/Van Wert indepenent
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — Bluffton won the team title at the 2025-2026 Northwest Conference wrestling tournament while Crestview was the runner-up. The tournament was held Saturday at Columbus Grove High School. Luke Sawmiller (157 pounds) was Crestview’s lone individual champion, earning it with a 7-4 decision over Columbus Grove’s Collin Sautter in the […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
A large number of Van Wert fans flocked to Friday night’s WBL boys basketball showdown against Shawnee. Unfortunately, the Cougars fell to the Indians 60-53, dropping Van Wert out of a first place tie. Meanwhile, less than 15 minutes away, Lincolnview clinched an outright NWC championship with a win over Crestview. Stories about both teams […]
POSTED: 02/14/26 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information As families across our community struggle to feed their children, the Knights of Columbus in Van Wert are putting their faith into action to collect and distribute food to those in need. Today, eighteen percent of American children live in poverty. As a result, many families cannot afford to provide food for their […]
POSTED: 02/14/26 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse nine Medicaid providers, including one from Hardin County, and one recipient of stealing a combined $478,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. “This February, remember: Love may be blind, but our investigators see […]
POSTED: 02/14/26 at 12:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Barbara Anne Allen, 92, of Convoy, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Barbara was born on February 24, 1933, in Convoy, at her family home to William F. and Rhea (Kreischer) Clay. On June 14, 1953, she married Richard F. Allen, who preceded her in […]
POSTED: 02/14/26 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Free throws can make or break any basketball team and Friday night, Shawnee proved it. The Indians converted 22-of-24 foul shots, including 16-of-18 in the fourth quarter, on the way to a 60-53 win over Van Wert. Meanwhile, the Cougars converted just 1-of-6 free throw attempts in the game. The victory gave […]
POSTED: 02/14/26 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports