A home along Tully St. in Convoy was destroyed by flames on Monday. Firefighters from Convoy, Van Wert and Wren were dispatched to the scene and Van Wert County CERT was called in to provide assistance. The occupants of the home were able to get out safely. According to Convoy Fire Chief Rob Miller, firefighters […]
POSTED: 10/20/26 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the World Series, next year in Major League Baseball, a possible road trip, former Cougars at the collegiate level, an exhausting college football Saturday, an expanded College Football Playoff, bizzaro world in the NFL and good luck wishes. There’s always next year It would […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is continuing its series of articles to answer frequently asked questions and provide a closer look at why the organization is building a new facility. While the new building will enhance every area of the YWCA’s mission, one of its greatest impacts will be on […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Your spare change can make a difference. Van Wert High School Student Council will host its “Clean Out the Console” fundraiser from 7:10-7:45 a.m. Friday, October 23, to support the Ohio City and Cooperative Ministries food pantries. Student Council members will collect spare change in the elementary, middle school, and high school parking […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert School at the Goedde invites all local veterans to the third annual “Breakfast with a Vet” at 9 a.m. this Thursday, in the Goedde gymnasium. Veterans will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and the opportunity to visit with students, share their stories, and connect with the next generation. The event gives students a […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County hosted a free women’s self-defense class on Saturday, October 17, led by instructor Shad Robeson of 540 Martial Arts Center on Main St. The session introduced women of all ages to the fundamentals of personal defense, including boundaries, situational awareness, and push-and-pull reaction techniques. The class was […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — The Village of Convoy is once again preparing to welcome ghouls, goblins, princesses, and superheroes to its streets as the community gears up for its annual trick-or-treat celebration from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, October 31, offering two hours of family-friendly fun for children and adults alike throughout the village. As in previous […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Lincolnview’s Kara Suever has been named NWC Player of the Year and first team All-NWC in balloting done by conference volleyball coaches. After guiding the Lady Knights to a sixth straight conference championship, Crestview’s Tammy Gregory was named NWC Coach of the Year. Suever set a Lincolnview record with 350 kills this […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 3:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview teammates Roewen Sutton, Jaxton Hammons and Zavier Kemmler have been named first team All-NWC soccer by conference coaches. The awards were dominated by conference champion Bluffton. The Pirates had six players named first team All-NWC and had the player of the year and coach of the year. First Team Gavin Amstutz, […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 3:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports A trio of Crestview girls’ soccer players have earned All-NWC honors. Ella Lamb was named first team All-NWC, JJ Korte was named second team All-NWC and Evie Williman was named honorable mention All-NWC. First Team Liv Mayberry, Columbus Grove Ashytyn Halker, Columbus Grove Jenna Wannemacher, Spencerville Nora Matthews, Bluffton Samantha Ruller, Bluffton […]
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 3:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports