VW independent sports DEFIANCE — Cam Werts singled in Trevor Halker in the first inning but the Cougars were held off the scoreboard for the rest of the game and fell to Defiance 5-1 in Western Buckeye League baseball action on Friday. The Bulldogs tied the game with a run in the bottom of the […]
POSTED: 04/25/26 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s been approximately three months since a new transit service officially began operations in Van Wert County and, by all accounts, it appears to be going well. Lima-based Allen County Regional Transit Authority (ACRTA) officially began transportation services in Van Wert County on January 19, a month after releasing information about the […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College will host a series of hands-on summer STEM camps for learners of all ages, beginning on June 15 with Moon Bot Adventure Camp: Robot Rescue. The camp season will wrap up July 8. Campers can expect fun, hands-on learning activities as part of their action-packed camps! For all grade […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information An open house will be held Tuesday, April 28, from 1:30 to 5 p.m., to celebrate the retirement of Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy The public is invited to this event, which will take place at the EMA Office, 1230 Lincoln Highway on the Marsh Foundation property. […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Charlotte Circle in the City of Van Wert for complaints of threats received while in the Village of Convoy. 11:09 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns and playoff regions for 2026 football season and there are some notable changes around the area. Among Northwest Conference teams, Bluffton has moved from Division VI to Division V, making the Pirates the only Division V team in […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Van Wert 8 Miller City 4 MILLER CITY — Van Wert scored four runs in the first and never looked back on the way to an 8-4 win at Miller City on Thursday. In the first, Layla Sudduth stole home, then Isabella Wise doubled and drive in Haley Dunlap. Lauren Gearhart […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Cougars compete at WBL tri-meet WAPAKONETA — Van Wert’s track and field teams faced stiff Western Buckeye League competition Tuesday night, squaring off against host Wapakoneta and Ottawa-Glandorf in a challenging tri-meet. Despite the depth and strength of both opponents, the Cougars showed resilience and competitiveness across the board. The distance […]
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Five area girls have been selected for the 2026 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Anthony Adams and Keri McClure, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. In its 56th year, the program provides cash awards to seniors of Van Wert County high schools who best exhibit the trait […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Van Wert on Tap Craft Beer Festival at the Junior Fair building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Saturday April 18. A complimentary drinking glass for the event, featuring First Federal of Van Wert as the event’s Premier Sponsor, was […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News