Pair get prison for probation violations

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were given prison terms for violating probation, while three others also appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for sentencing and to change pleas. Austin Zuber, 20, of Grover Hill, admitted to violating his probation by being convicted in Paulding County of failing to register as a […]

WBESC makes health insurance changes

VW independent/submitted information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board heard some concerns about health insurance costs, especially with the pullout of United Health Care, the nation’s largest health care provider, and Aetna have pulled out of several states’ Affordable Care Act exchanges. Unlike Van Wert City Schools, which has seen relatively small increases […]

4-H: Venedocia Lads and Lassies

By Avery Mueller  The Venedocia Lads and Lassies met on Aug. 11 at the Venedocia Lions club.  Tara Radabough led the pledges.  Betty Vorst took Roll Call.  Safety and health reports were completed, also demonstrations were completed.  The group discussed the fair booth for fair.  Decorating is this Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4p.m.

Tips on the VW Co. Fair’s photo display

By Rex Dolby I would guess folks are starting to prepare their photos for the Van Wert County Fair’s Photography Exhibit. A few reminders from the fair’s rules are: There can be only one photo per frame and that frame can be no larger than 18 united inches. (That’s 1 length + 1 width or for an […]

Rifle added to exhibit

By Hope Wallace  A new item has been added to the Faces of Little Bighorn exhibit. Dr. John Trippy, owner of Father John’s Microbrewery in Bryan, Wild Wind Bison Farm in Fremont, Indiana and former Van Wert resident has presented an antique rifle to be placed on short-term loan for the Faces of Little Bighorn […]

Real Estate Transfers 8/24/16

Marvin Smallwood to Jane Smallwood, portion of section 10, Hoaglin Township. Stephen T. Craft and Steve Craft to Kara N. Craft and Cara Craft, lots 10, 10-1, Van Wert subdivision.. Estate of Robert F. Metcalf to Susan E. Metcalf, portion of section 36,  Washington Township (Lot 8 Hickory Meadows subdivision). Rebecca Ann Wiechart, Rebecca A. […]

L’view welcomes new staff, enrollment up

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education welcomed six new staff members, heard enrollment figures for the current school year, approved a policy to add new school sports, and heard a presentation on a summer ACT prep course offered in the district during its August meeting on Tuesday. Lincolnview Superintendent Jeff Snyder introduced […]

County unemployment remains steady

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although unemployment rose in most Ohio counties, the jobless rate in Van Wert County remained steady in July, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. A great majority of Ohio counties — 67 out of 88 — saw unemployment decrease in July, although Van Wert […]

Health warning issued on dangerous drug

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department has passed along a public health warning from Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson noting that the drug carfentanil is now among drugs being abused in the state. Carfentanil, a large animal sedative, is 100 times more deadly than fentanyl and 2,500 times more dangerous than heroin, and […]

Yenser appointed to VW fire department

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Firefighter Dalton Yenser has recently completed his one-year probationary period and has received his permanent appointment to the Fire Department. Firefighter Yenser is a 2010 graduate of Continental High School and Vantage Career Center. Upon completion of high school, he continued his education at the University of Northwestern Ohio, where […]