The cooler weather was nice and the final three days of the Van Wert County Fair were a flurry of activity, with the demolition derby, livestock and horse shows, woodcarving, the Big Air ATV show and much more. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — A ban on the purchase of certain surgary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is being delayed in Ohio. The ban, originally slated to begin October 1, is being put on hold at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration. Earlier this year, FNA […]
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Submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has earned Critical Access Hospital designation, strengthening its ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the hospital’s long-term sustainability and access to services close to home. The Critical Access Hospital program was established to help rural hospitals maintain local access to care by providing additional flexibility through a […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Seven up and seven down – that best describes the start of Lincolnview’s volleyball season. With victories over Elida, Delphos St. John’s, Van Wert, Wayne Trace, Antwerp, Continental and Ottoville, the Lancers have raced out to a 7-0 record, making them the only undefeated team among Northwest Conference members. Even more impressive […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around perfect records, the biggest upset, Glenville’s new region, the Monday Mailbag and Saturday’s controversial finish. 3-0 vs. 3-0 Just three undefeated teams remain in the Western Buckeye League football standings and two of them will meet Friday night. Van Wert and Celina will square […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — A Crestview Knight runner finished as an individual champion and Van Wert County cross country teams had a good showing at the always tough Columbus Grove Invitational on Saturday. Crestview’s Derek Young was dominant from the gun, claiming the individual championship in 16:05. Teammates Caleb Thomas and Andy Heth […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:38 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 11 WKSD – Paulding at Antwerp, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff WERT – Van Wert at Celina, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday, September 12 WKSD and WERT – Ohio […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Get ready for an afternoon filled with four-legged fun as Puppy Pals Live returns to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13. Featuring an incredible cast of talented rescue dogs, this family-friendly show combines impressive tricks, comedy, and plenty of personality for an experience that will have audiences […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Connie L. DuVall, 86, was welcomed home to heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Jackson Township, Ohio, the middle daughter of Franklin Russell Poling and Winona Vesta (Anderson) Poling, who both preceded her in death. Connie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Grammy) and great-grandma. She was […]
POSTED: 09/07/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bonita Adileen Myers of Convoy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Bonita was born at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1933, to Wesley and Ica (Matthews) Custer. She grew up on the family farm outside of Rockford along with older sister Josephine and younger twin sister Bonnie. […]
POSTED: 09/06/26 at 3:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries