Submitted information Applications are now being accepted for the Howell Memorial Scholarship Program. The Howell Memorial Scholarship Program will award two separate scholarships of $1,000 each to one boy in memory of James Howell and one girl in memory of Kathleen Davis. The purpose is to provide a one-time assistance to two students who have displayed excellence in the classroom […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2026 edition of the Ohio Sunshine Laws manual, which clarifies that messaging applications and platforms that automatically delete records should not be used to conduct public business. The Sunshine Laws manual, affectionately called the “Yellow Book,” is issued annually during the national […]
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Submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert is seeking applications for its annual service award scholarship. Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert high schools. Vantage students from these home schools are also eligible. The criteria are hours of community service through a church, non-profit organization, […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers entirely around the basketball state tournament, including expansion, the underdog, a heartbreaking end for one team, the MAC and public vs. private/parochial. Great showing Admittedly, I’m still kind of on the fence about the expansion to seven divisions in basketball. As I’ve stated before, it’s […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s boys basketball state tournament broadcast schedules for radio stations 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. WKSD Friday, March 20 – Division VI state semifinals: Lincolnview vs. Marion Local, 7:30 p.m. pregame, 8 p.m. tipoff Saturday, March 2 – if Lincolnview wins, Division VI state […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Smooth melodies, timeless hits, and an evening of nostalgia are on the horizon as Yacht Rock the Dock arrives at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18. Presented by OhioHealth and Supported by Gary Taylor. Featuring legendary artists Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, and Peter Beckett (the voice of Player), the concert brings […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information Due to strong winds over the weekend and today (Monday), the City of Van Wert has scheduled a special brush pick-up. All brush must be placed by the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, March 23.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, March 15, 2026 2:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a subject with no feeling in their legs. 6:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a tree down on a power line. 7:52 a.m. […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:16 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject overdosing on medications. 3:42 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having difficulty breathing. 6:27 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bebb Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a suspicious person. 5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement