VW independent sports CELINA — Crestview’s Derek Young was the individual champion at the Celina Rotary Invitational Green Race on Saturday, and his showing helped the Knights finish third in the team standings behind Bryan and Van Wert. Young’s time was 16.15.7, placing him ahead of the runner-up, Bryan’s Colton Sheline (16:41.4). Calvin Byrum was […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Cougars will try to pick up their third win in as many tries as they head to Bath on Friday night. It will be the first road game for Van Wert this season. The Cougars will also be on the road in Week No. 4 at Celina, then will return home in […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Antwerp 0 The opening set was a nailbiter but after that, Lincolnview was in control as the Lancers defeated Antwerp 29-27, 25-19, 25-7 on Saturday night. Brooklyn Byrne and Kara Suever paced Lincolnview with 10 kills each and both had a pair of aces in the match. Makynlee Dickinson […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Friday, September 4 WKSD – Wayne Trace at Crestview, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff. WERT – Van Wert at Bath, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff, Saturday, September 5 WKSD and WERT – […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The 170th Van Wert County Fair is just around the corner and once again, fair goers will have an outstanding lineup of free entertainment throughout the week. This year, the Gospel Tent and Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Stage are partnering to bring an exciting lineup of Christian music and worship to the fair. […]
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Xavier Kelly (11) scored four touchdowns during Friday’s WBL opener against Elida, marking the second straight game he found the end zone four times. The Cougars won the game 31-21. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The stage is set and the getaway car is packed. Bonnie and Clyde ride again. Over Labor Day weekend, a 25-member ensemble of cast, crew, and directors from the Van Wert Civic Theatre will travel to Lima to represent Northwest Ohio at the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) State Conference. VWCT […]
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – The state’s Division of Securities and the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday that a Shelby County grand jury has indicted a Jackson Center woman on dozens of charges stemming from alleged incidents involving at least nine investors since 2023. Chandra Snapp, 38, was indicted earlier this week for allegedly soliciting more than $400,000 in […]
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports When it counted, Van Wert’s defense rose to the occasion in the Western Buckeye League opener against Elida Friday night. Clinging to a 21-14 third quarter lead, the Cougars (2-0, 1-0 WBL) had to punt the ball away and Elida took over at its own 21-yard line. The Bulldogs promptly drove to […]
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports MINSTER — Minster’s running game churned out 395 yards and five touchdowns and the Wildcats rolled to a 37-0 win over Crestview at Memorial Stadium Friday night. After Crestview’s second punt of the first quarter, Minster got on the scoreboard at the 5:27 mark with a 39-yard touchdown run by Taylor Fancher, […]
POSTED: 08/29/26 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports