The 170th annual Van Wert County Fair got underway on Tuesday and it was a day packed full of various events and all kinds of fun. The fair continues today and it’s Senior Citizens Day, with free admission for anyone 60 and over until 4 p.m. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s safe to say the Van Wert Police Department receives a wide range of calls on any given day. Some are your “run of the mill” calls, the usual types of incidents that need a police presence and/or investigating and yes, sometimes enforcement action. However, a call came in late Sunday morning […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Here is a list of Van Wert street closures that are planned for the month of September. Sycamore St. from Jefferson St. to Washington St. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 8-10 for their bell tower project. S. Jefferson St. from Main St. to Central Ave. will be closed […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The chase is officially on. Van Wert Civic Theatre has revealed the cast for the upcoming musical production of Catch Me If You Can, directed by Jerry Zimmerman with music direction by Terri Spencer and choreography by Noelle Warnement. Fly high with Frank Abagnale, Jr. in this high-energy musical comedy based […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is offering the community a free opportunity to better understand the complexities of domestic violence and the tactics abusers use to maintain control over their partners. The online video series, Take the Wheel: A Crash Course in the Power and Control Wheel, features short, easy-to-digest […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The next regular Tully Township Trustee meeting will be held a a week later than usual, 7 p.m. Monday, September 14, at the Township Hall, 6278 Mentzer Road, Convoy. The change is due to the Labor Day holiday.
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports One of the WBL’s best defenses will meet one of the league’s best offenses this Friday night, as the Van Wert Cougars make their first road trip of the season to face Bath. Van Wert’s defense has shown noticeable improvement during this young season, giving up just 53 yards per game and […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Something will have to give when Crestview hosts Wayne Trace in the third and final non-conference game of the season for both teams. Crestview is trying to avoid an 0-3 start for the first time since 2008. Meanwhile, it’s been a long time since the Raiders won a football game […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Golf Van Wert 153 Celina 179 CELINA — The Cougars came out as hot as the weather, shooting the lowest round of their season and defeating the Bullodgs 153-179 at Celina Lynx on Tuesday. Co-match medalists were Van Wert freshman Joey Keysor and senior Zach Stoller, who each shot an even par-36. […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Week No. 2 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the sixth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 3:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports