VW independent sports Lincolnview 3 Spencerville 0 SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview snapped a three match losing straight by sweeping Spencerville 25-18, 25-21, 25-20 in Northwest Conference action on Thursday. Kara Suever had 14 kills for the Lancers, while Brooklyn Byrne added eight kills, six digs and two aces. Makynlee Dickinson had 29 assists. Lincolnview (8-3, 1-1 […]
POSTED: 09/18/26 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Delphos Police Department, announced this morning that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6-8 p.m. tonight (Friday) on W. Fifth St. (Ohio 66) in Delphos. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept […]
POSTED: 09/18/26 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The news came out on Wednesday of this week – an athletic league in northeast Ohio is leading the charge to have Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs and tournaments split, public and private. Administrators at member schools of the Suburban League are circulating petitions in hopes of placing a referendum for […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Department of Transportation has chosen the preferred alternative for intersection improvements at U.S. 224 and Van Wert-Decatur Road, just west the Van Wert city limits, following a public comment period. In June, ODOT presented two intersection improvement alternatives to enhance safety: After considering the public feedback and stakeholder input, […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. The community is invited to donate blood at the annual Day of Caring Blood Drive in partnership with United Way of Van Wert, Vantage Career Center and Trinity Friends Church. People can donate blood on from […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
These two vehicles were involved in a rainy Thursday morning collision in the 16000 block of U.S. 127. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it happened at approximately 7:15 a.m. Both vehicles were southbound on 127 when the car hit the rear of the SUV. The car then wound […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Congressman Bob Latta’s office will host an informational meetings for students and families from Ohio’s Fifth District regarding the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process. It’s scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, at Owens Community College, Findlay-area Campus, 3200 Bright Rd., Findlay. The meeting will be held at th Education Center […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to check for a possible motor vehicle crash. 3:51 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who fell. 6:54 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Due to the recent rainfall and muddy conditions, tonight’s Van Wert County Heroes of Van Wert Cemetery tour has been canceled. This decision was made out of respect for the cemetery, those laid to rest there, and the preservation of this historic site. The tour will be rescheduled for spring, 2027, and a […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Van Wert County tomorrow (Friday) evening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “There were 540 OVI-related fatal crashes in which 593 people were killed last year in Ohio,” […]
POSTED: 09/17/26 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News