SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Spring sports It hardly seems possible, but the 2026 high school spring sports season is starting to wind down. It’s easily the most compact sports season when compared to fall and winter sports, but I suppose that has to be that way. Starting it earlier means even more battles against the weather […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 16 Shawnee 1 (six innings) LIMA — Already leading 4-0, Van Wert exploded for 12 runs in the fourth and the Cougars beat Shawnee 16-1 in six innings on Monday. Four of Van Wert’s fourth inning runs came on bases loaded walks. Another run came on a hit batsman […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Three ordinances tied to a proposed $10 billion data center at the Mega Site were approved by Van Wert City Council Monday night. One of the ordinances listed on the agenda approved the annexation of approximately 962 acres of land purchased by Thor Equities from the Marsh Foundation. Another allows a data […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There was some shuffling done ahead of Van Wert City Council meeting on Monday. Mayor Ken Markward was absent from the meeting due to a previously planned vacation. That shifted Council President Thad Eikenbary into the role of acting mayor, and Fourth Ward Councilman Eric Hurless, who chairs the Judicary and Annexation […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School recently held its Senior Awards Convocation for the Class of 2026 in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Seniors were honored and recognized for their academic and co-curricular achievements earned over the past four years, and more than $2.1 million in scholarship opportunities were acknowledged […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Urban Boho Market is set to return to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds this weekend, bringing a vibrant and unique shopping experience to the community with a completely sold out vendor space lineup. Shoppers can explore a wide variety of handcrafted items, boutique finds, home décor, apparel, gifts, and more from talented […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson Before the lights dim, before the music begins, and before audiences take their seats for another unforgettable night at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, a dedicated team of volunteers is already hard at work. Programs are being prepared. Doors are being opened. Ushers are taking their places. Ticket scanners are greeting guests […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 17.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.69 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. However, it may not last. Prices in Ohio are 82.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.73 […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 12:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 2:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 8:12 a.m. […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Grier Road in Mercer County for a report of cattle in the roadway. 6:08 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Abbey Elain Eutsler was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement