SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports During Friday night’s annual scrimmage between Van Wert and Crestview, both teams saw some positive things and both learned the areas they need to improve in time for their respective regular season openers. A positive for Van Wert – the Cougars return their entire backfield and top two receivers from last year. […]
POSTED: 08/14/26 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert and Crestview met at Eggerss Stadium Friday night. The scrimmage served as the final preseason tune-up ahead of next week’s regular season opener. The first two quarters were treated like a real game and the Cougars outscored the Knights 21-12. Bob Barnes photos
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s been a long time coming and it became official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on Friday. The Marsh Foundation debuted its new state-of-the-art equine center, which includes the OhioHealth indoor arena. Approximately 200 people were on hand and were able to tour the facility, meet the horses, including […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is reminding everyone that the 170th Annual Van Wert County Fair is just over two weeks away. The fair will take place Tuesday through Monday, September 1–7, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, bringing a full week of entertainment, competition, family fun, and celebration to […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information A donation from the Van Wert Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 62 will help sustain OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital’s efforts to provide food and other essentials to patients and families in need. The hospital’s food pantry provides short-term assistance to patients experiencing food insecurity. Hospital staff can connect patients with “Paula’s […]
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These photos taken by Elite Drone Services earlier this week show progress on a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Lincoln Highway, just west of the Van Wert city limits. Not far from there, workers are rehabbing the bridge on U.S. 224 over the railroad tracks. Work on the roundabout began in late […]
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Submitted information The Isaac Van Wart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in coordination with the City of Van Wert, will re-dedicate the historical city limit sign on U.S. 127 south of Van Wert. In addtion, a new Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR sign will be unveiled, honoring Isaac Van Wart as […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce has found its new executive director. Jen Rosebrook will replace Jill Strahley, who announced her resignation in June. According to a news release, Rosebrook brings a broad background in non-profit leadership, business development, fundraising, marketing, human resources, operations and community leadership. Her career […]
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The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday morning crash involving a mini-van and semi-truck. It happened shortly before 9 a.m. along eastbound U.S. 30 at Ohio 49 in Convoy. It appeared the mini-van pulled into the path of the eastbound semi. Convoy Fire and Rescue removed the driver […]
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 3:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:50 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Fairfield Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest […]
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