As part of the ongoing effort to combat crime in Van Wert County and to show support for local law enforcement officers, outgoing Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva J. Yarger recently used the Furtherance of Justice Fund to assist local agencies. A Team Awareness Kit was purchased for the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office to […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports To say the atmosphere should be electric may be an understatement. Many people have dubbed it the “WBL championship game” and in many respects it is, as Van Wert (15-4, 7-0 WBL) will welcome in defending league champion Shawnee (15-5, 7-0 WBL) Friday night. The winner will clinch at least a share […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 10:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports During the 2024-2025 regular season, Lincolnview struggled to 5-17 record (0-7 NWC). Now, the Lancers are the turnaround team of the 2025-2026 season and have already clinched a share of the conference title, the program’s first since the 2015-2016 season. Along the way, the Lancers proved doubters wrong time and again, and […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 10:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Not one, but two big boys basketball games will be played in Van Wert County Friday night. Van Wert will host Shawnee, with the winner claiming no worse than a piece of the WBL championship. Meanwhile, Lincolnview will host Crestview. A win by the Lancers given them an outright NWC title but […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 10:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Payton Hoffman (5) and a Wayne Trace player jockey for control of the ball during Tuesday night’s game between the two non-conference rivals. The Lady Knights got the win on the road, 43-37, making it four straight wins for Crestview (11-9). Wayne Trace dropped to 16-5. Crestview’s Kaci Gregory led all scorers with 27 […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports In the home finale, Lincolnview won a low scoring battle against Delphos St. John’s 38-34 on Tuesday night. The game was tight throughout. Both teams mustered just five points in the opening quarter, with Destiny Breese hitting a three pointer and Annabel Horstman getting a bucket for the Lancers. Megan Kerner all […]
POSTED: 02/11/26 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Can a council approved zoning designation be changed for a data center that is coming to Van Wert? Should the matter of the data center coming to Van Wert have been put before voters? Those were two of the questions posed during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. The Mega […]
POSTED: 02/10/26 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While discussion of the data center took up much of Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, there was other business and discussion. A reminder was given to residents and businesses to clear sidewalks after snow comes down and Councilman At-Large Hall Block asked Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming about snow emergencies […]
POSTED: 02/10/26 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class is seeking proposals for community-focused projects to make a real difference in Van Wert. This group of local professionals is dedicated to improving our city and invites community members and organizations to submit project ideas. Projects should address key needs, offer measurable outcomes, and be […]
POSTED: 02/10/26 at 9:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center’s Taste of Vantage/Open House event was held Monday night and it was a big success. Black Angus Catering Company, Moose Landing, Saisaki Van Wert, Vantage Culinary Arts, R Place Stone Grill and Millie’s Cafe served up tasty food and parents and potential students had the opportunity to see what Vantage programs of […]
POSTED: 02/10/26 at 9:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News