VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 12 Ottoville 0 (five innings) Van Wert exploded for 11 runs in the third inning and Wyatt Scott pitched a masterpiece as the Cougars blanked Ottoville 12-0 in five innings on Thursday. Among the third inning runs: RBI singles by Griffin McCracken, Cam Werts, Easton Putman, Alex Benner and […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
This two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Blaine St. and Bonnewitz Ave. in Van Wert at approximately 5:15 p.m Thursday, sending the driver of the GMC SUV to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital with injuries. The driver of the Malibu fled the scene before the police arrived. The Van Wert Sheriff’s Office assisted with […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
AYAT Director Alyssa Taylor, Music Director Perri Webb, and choreographer Emily Gehle will be holding auditions for “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” by appointment and at the door on Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18 in select time slots at Van Wert Civic Theatre, 118 S. Race Street in Van Wert. Plot Synopsis: […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Submitted information Join the Van Wert County Historical Society this Sunday, May 3, for a special presentation by Harrison Frech on “The Men of Company H,15 th Ohio, Volunteer Infantry, Horn Brigade.” The presentation will be held in the Annex beginning at 2 p.m. All of the buildings will be open to tour afterwards. The Company was one of the first […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A pickup truck was northbound on S. Shannon St. at approximately 4:15 p.m. Thursday when it left the right side of the roadway and struck a pole. A Van Wert EMS unit did respond to the scene but the driver did not require any medical assistance. Damage The Van Wert Police Department investigated the accident. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton will host the inaugural Ohio High School Athletic Association girls flag football state championship on Saturday, May 16. Eight schools will qualify to the one-day state tournament in the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game and the OHSAA tackle […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Kay-toons
Lincolnview’s Ainsley Hoffman (above), Van Wert’s Noelle Byrum and Symphony Schuerrmann (below) and Crestview’s Graylie Grose (bottom) were among the participants at this week’s Van Wert County Invitational. Hoffman won the pole vault. Byrum placed second in the 1600 meter run and Schuerman was the runner-up in the 3200 meter run. Grose was part of […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 7:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Alli Thatcher hurls a pitch during Wednesday’s non-conference softball game against Bath. Unfortunately, the Lady Knights lost the game 15-9. Crestview had 13 hits but plagued by 11 errors in the game. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 3:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information LIMA — Due to rain this week, along with the cold temperatures expected for this (Thursday) evening and Friday, Limaland Motorsports Park management and the Great Lake Super Sprints have been forced to cancel Friday night’s Season Opening Shootout event at Limaland Motorsports Park. Limaland will try again for opening night […]
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports