The Crestview High School wrestling program recently concluded its season with head coach Jake Sawmiller and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Scholar-athlete awards (above, left to right): Luke Sawmiller, Grant Grubb, Dakota Thornell and Violet Dirr. Special awards (below): Grant Grubb (Most Near Falls), Hudson Buuck (Most Pins, Most Team […]
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview High School’s cheerleading programs recently concluded their respective seasons with cheerleading coaches Rachel Garay and Elaina Lance recognizing various accomplishments throughout the fall and winter sports seasons. Cheer scholar-athletes (above, left to right): Caroline Marks, Graylie Grose, Kaci Gregory, Paylin Gray, Rachel Hedden, Jyrzee Craft, Emily Foudy. Absent: Cylee Grubb and Karley Hicks. Special […]
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information Community members are invited to attend the 2026 JobQuest Expo, a free public job fair taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds – Jr. Fair Building. Hosted by Van Wert Works and OhioMeansJobs of Van Wert County, the event will feature […]
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 12:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff at Van Wert Manor came together to celebrate National Doctor’s Day by passing out everyone’s favorite scones to honor the dedication and compassion of their medical providers. With the help of resident volunteer Mike Hire, the team distributed the treats bringing smiles to staff and physicians alike. Director of Nursing Elaine Barnes said Van […]
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 10:24 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Monday, March 30, 2026 3:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a loose horse. 9:46 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a Harrison Township trustee about a complaint of items being dumped on Harrison Township roads. Several items of furniture, toilets, door frames, snowmobile parts, […]
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 9:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers completely around a high school shot clock, which is a step closer to reality in Ohio. Not official, but it may be coming High school shot clock fans – rejoice. It appears it may be on the horizon in Ohio. During the OHSAA boys basketball […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 7 Spencerville 0 SPENCERVILLE — Conner Harris and Wyatt Scott teamed up to hold Spencerville to just one hit as Van Wert blanked the Bearcats 7-0 on Monday. Harris gave up the hit, a first inning single, while striking out six and walking three in five innings. Scott pitched […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Crestview High School graduate is flying high these days and hopes to help others do the same while at the same time working toward his ultimate goal. Garrett Yinger, who graduated with the Crestview High School Class of 2024, is now a flight instructor and is offering lessons to locals at […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday that students in Delphos will soon have a brand-new middle school to call their own, after more than 12 decades in their existing building. Jefferson Middle School was originally constructed in 1904. Governor DeWine visited the middle school for a celebratory event with […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to its annual Pancake & Sausage Day. The event will be held from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday, April 4, at the Ohio City Community Building. Attendees can enjoy a delicious menu featuring pancakes, sausage patties, sausage gravy and biscuits, […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News