The Van Wert Cougars spent some of Tuesday morning preparing for the 2026 high school football season, with the team running through various drills at Eggerss Stadium. The Cougars will scrimmage Paulding, Lima Central Catholic and defending Division VII state champion St. Henry Friday night at the stadium, then will host Crestview in the second […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A visiting judge has been appointed to preside over court proceedings involving a Van Wert man convicted of a sex crime involving a young child. Retired Visiting Judge Stephen Bruns of Preble County has been appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to sit on the bench for the civil trial of David […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information United for Sobriety is inviting the community to its annual family picnic from 5-8 p.m. this Sunday, August 9, at Huggy Bear Campground, Ringwald Rd., Middle Point. The event is free and open to the public, welcoming anyone in recovery, family members, friends, and anyone who wants to support those on their recovery […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Frank Minnig presented a $5,000 check to Van Wert Salvation Army Major Deborah Weigner from an anonymous donor who wished to stay private. The donation came in at a time when the food pantry was running low on so many crucial items to fill the food orders for families. Requests for food continue to increase […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School is selling season tickets for the upcoming football season, along with adult and student punch passes for most other athletic events. Football season tickets Fans can purchase football season tickets at the Van Wert High School athletic director’s office from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, between 9 […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Lincolnview Local Schools athletic department is providing fans the opportunity to purchase a digital adult All Sports Pass. The digital adult all sports pass admits one for all regular season high school soccer, volleyball, girls’ basketball and wrestling contests and for all junior high volleyball, wrestling, and girls’ and boys’ basketball games. […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Line technique was part of Tuesday morning’s Van Wert football practice. The Cougars will continue practicing this week and will host a quad scrimmage with Paulding, Lima Central Catholic and defending Division VII state champion St. Henry on Friday. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports At Willow Bend Country Club on Tuesday, Delphos St. John’s captured the Lady Lancers Invitational by five strokes. The Blue Jays finished with a 378, while Defiance was the runner-up at 383. Delphos Jefferson finished third (408), followed by host Lincolnview (426), Celina (441), Miller City (451), Bluffton (459) and Wayne Trace […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports All local fall sports coaches are reminded that after each game or event, win or lose, to send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and/or any other relevant information to sports@thevwindependent.com. Screenshots of the information are also accepted at 419.681.2130. Sending the information, or having an assistant coach, team manager or other team representative send […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Delphos Police On 7-27-2026 – officers spoke with an employee at a business in the 900 block of E. 5th St. who reported that a vehicle struck an awning on the building. On 7-27-2026 – officers responded to the 1100 block of N. Main St. for an unwanted guest complaint. On 7-28-2026 – officers were dispatched […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 10:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement