VW independent staff After finding the gasoline leak at Tyler’s Short Stop on Sunday, workers have installed protective measures to make sure no more gasoline leaks into storm and sanitary sewers, according to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. McCoy provided an update Wednesday afternoon on the gasoline leak at the Short Stop on […]
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WILLSHIRE — Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced the seizure of marijuana plants from a grow operation in Willshire. According to the sheriff, deputies executed a search warrant at a Riley Street address in Willshire on Wednesday, following a tip about a possible marijuana grow operation at that address. Nine […]
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — As students head back to school, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of scams targeting students. “People of all ages can be targeted by scams. For a student with limited income, losing money to a con artist can be devastating,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Our goal is […]
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Successfully launch a new business by completing the “Starting Right” class developed by the Business Enterprise Center at Wright State University-Lake Campus. This two-hour class delivers much of the basic information necessary for successful business ownership. Each participant receives a large packet of information, including legal, record-keeping, tax and general business information. […]
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Griffen Waltmire, Jonah Johnston, and Lt. Josh Morales are shown kicking off the LemonAID for Hungry Kids stand to be at the Wren Homecoming celebration this weekend. Come and see Waltmire and Johnston on Saturday, August 20, in front of Wrenco Trophy Company, starting at noon, and drink a glass of lemonade to help feed hungry kids. (photo […]
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections office will be closed Thursday, August 18, so staff members can attend a district meeting in Wapakoneta. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 19.
POSTED: 08/18/16 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
This semi was westbound on U.S. 30, about 1½ mile east of U.S. 127, when a tire blew on the tractor (above), which was hauling a hydraulic crane. The blowout caused the driver to veer into the median and then into oncoming eastbound traffic, where he narrowly avoided hitting another tractor-trailer rig head-on. The semi then […]
POSTED: 08/17/16 at 5:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby Only three Van Wert Area Photography Club members participated in the work night on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 114 S. Race Street. However, the trio was successful in clearing all club items from the kitchen and dining room, removed the darkroom equipment from upstairs, and reduced the footprint on the front porch […]
POSTED: 08/17/16 at 12:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace We have a giant brownie camera sitting in our gallery. If you weren’t able to catch the opening for Badlands & Brownies, it will be on display until Sept. 16. This is an exhibit of two unlikely yet similar, young photographers from each end of the United States who refuse to let […]
POSTED: 08/17/16 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent sports The Crestview Knight boys’ golf team defeated Antwerp during a Northwest Conference match played Tuesday at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. Knight Caden Hurless was match medalist, shooting a nine-hole score of 44 on the afternoon. Kaleb Myers carded a 47 to finish third in the match, while Colton Lautzenheiser […]
POSTED: 08/17/16 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports