Van Wert is losing one of its grocery stores. Save A Lot, on S. Shannon St. will close for good on Saturday, September 26. Employees were informed of the pending closure on Tuesday. No reason was given for the closure, but Save A Lot has closed dozens of stores in 13 states this year. The […]
POSTED: 09/16/26 at 3:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A Delphos St. John’s coach, athletic director and dean of students appeared in court for arraignment on a domestic violence charge. During a brief hearing in Van Wert Municipal Court on Wednesday, Todd Schulte, 52, entered a not guilty plea to a charge of domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor. A pre-trial […]
POSTED: 09/16/26 at 3:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
William “Bill” Noble Greene, Jr., 77, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Convoy. Bill was born on April 13, 1949, in Hamilton, Indiana, to William Noble and Mary Pauline Greene. He built a fulfilling career as a fire prevention/code officer at the Van Wert Fire Department, where he was known […]
POSTED: 09/16/26 at 1:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 1:47 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident. 9:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village […]
POSTED: 09/16/26 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports NWC volleyball play opened with a bang at Lincolnview High School Tuesday night. Five-time defending champion Crestview and county rival Lincolnview went the distance, playing five exciting sets. When it ended, the Lady Knights battled from behind several times and claimed a back and forth 17-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 16-14 thriller. “I’m […]
POSTED: 09/16/26 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Several hundred high school freshmen and sophomores from Van Wert and Paulding counties had the opportunity to learn more about in-demand careers on Tuesday. In all, more than 500 students gathered at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds for “Build Your Future Forward,” described as an interactive career exploration experience. Students from Crestview, […]
POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Ohio’s latest school report cards are out and the results show Van Wert County school districts met or exceeded state standards during the 2025-2026 school year. Districts are scored on individual components and each component is weighted and then combined to determine the overall rating from the Ohio Department of Education and […]
POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A new general surgeon has signed on at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. According to a statement from the hospital, Roberto Bustos, MD, brings expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to patients in the region. Originally from Argentina, Dr. Bustos developed an interest in rural surgery through his early experiences providing […]
POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Believe it or not, Friday will mark the halfway point of the 2026 high school football season. After two straight on the road, Van Wert will return to the friendly confines of Eggerss Stadium and will welcome in the Defiance Bulldogs. The game will mark 90 years to the day when football […]
POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — After a rough start to the season, the Crestview Knights broke into the win column with Friday’s 41-8 victory over Spencerville, but things aren’t going to get easier. According to the website fantastic50.net, the Knights have the sixth toughest schedule in all of Ohio in Division VI, trailing only Huron, […]
POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports