SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s nothing quite like the sound of church bells, especially in a small town. After a three year hiatus, bells at one church in Van Wert will soon sound again. The bells have been restored to their former glory and this week, crews have been reinstalling bells in the tower of St. […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: Top Story
Editor’s note: this year the Brumback Library is celebrating 125 years of service to the community. Each month, the library will tell the story of the Brumback Library, chapter by chapter. This month the partnership between the library and our local schools is explored. Resources used to write this article include “The Library” by Saida Brumback Antrim, […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview freshman quarterback Calin Balliet (15) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Spencerville Friday night. Balliet made his first start and the Knights defeated Spencerville 41-8. Van Wert was in action Friday night as well but the Cougars didn’t fare as well, falling to Celina 49-28. Full game stories can be found […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Western Buckeye Educational Service Center, in partnership with Van Wert Economic Development, presented its Industry Sector Partnership Grant and student mentorship initiative this week at the Ohio Educational Service Center Association Fall Connect & Collaborate Conference in Columbus. WBESC Superintendent Missy McClurg, WBESC Workforce Navigator Christine Grothaus, and Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CELINA — A fast start by Celina and line play was the difference as the Bulldogs remained undefeated on the season with a 49-28 win over Van Wert on Friday. It was the first loss of the year by the Cougars. After forcing Van Wert to go three and out on the […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports SPENCERVILLE — A few changes, a balanced offense and tough defense led the Crestview Knights to their first win of the season on Friday, 41-8 over Spencerville in the NWC opener. “It feels good to get in the win column and finally execute at a high level and take care of business,” […]
POSTED: 09/12/26 at 12:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, September 11. BVC Elmwood 36 Arcadia 34 Leipsic 55 Arlington 0 Pandora-Gilboa 38 Riverdale 0 Van Buren 28 Ada 14 GMC Fairview 55 Hicksville 0 Paulding 52 Antwerp 6 Tinora 52 Edgerton 0 Wayne Trace 57 Ayersville 15 MAC […]
POSTED: 09/11/26 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG – The Ohio Department of Agriculture has suspended grain handling operations at United Equity, Inc. in Delphos, with branch locations in Spencerville and Celina, after a department audit confirmed a financial shortfall. The company’s grain handler’s license has been suspended to prevent more outstanding obligations from being incurred and to facilitate a […]
Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain. 2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a suspicious person. 3:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 09/11/26 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 0 CONVOY — After 10 days since Crestview’s last volleyball match, The Lady Knights were anxious to get back to competing again and they did just that Thursday evening. Crestview defeated the Wayne Trace Raiders in three straight sets 25-14, 25-18, 31-29 in non-conference action. At the service […]
POSTED: 09/11/26 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports