Van Wert Police August 13, 11:19 p.m. — Cainan D. Burnett, 19, of 13021 U.S. 224, was cited for underage consumption and possession of marijuana as a result of a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Shannon Street. August 13, 7:41 p.m. — Donald L. Brown, 53, of 479 Neel Ave., was cited […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent sports In the final tune up before the 2017 high school football season opener, the Van Wert Cougars will host the Crestview Knights in the fourth annual jamboree game at Van Wert’s Eggerss Stadium. The preview game, which is approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association will begin Friday at 7 […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Led by Ryan Moody’s 41, the Lincolnview Lancers finished second during Monday’s Northwest Conference golf quad with Bluffton, Delphos Jefferson and Spencerville at Tamarac Golf Course. Lincolnview’s Reece Farmer shot a 42, followed by Jaden Youtsey (45), Braden Evans (47), Jordan Fetzer (49) and Zane Miller (59). Logan Gallmeier […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard some mixed news on city finances from City Auditor Martha Balyeat during its first meeting in August on Monday. It was also the first meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. because of recent Council rule changes. Balyeat noted the city was $185,000 ahead of 2016, and up $79,000 […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Summer is almost over and that means it’s time for parents to begin thinking about back-to-school season. Along with the back-to-school necessities such as folders and backpacks, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) wants to remind parents to make sure their kids are up-to-date on their vaccines against serious diseases. To […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Pollinator species are experiencing population declines across the United States. In particular, the monarch butterfly has drastically declined here in Ohio and in the wintering grounds of Mexico. In response to this decline, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and other partners have created the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) to educate the public […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen eight-tenths of a cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has not moved in the last week at $2.34 per gallon, […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent According to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, the railroad closing has changed for Fisher Avenue to Tuesday, August 15, and Wednesday, August 16.
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Young, but talented. That may be the best way to describe the 2017 Van Wert High School girls tennis team. The Lady Cougars lost four letter winners to graduation, but return three others and have several promising newcomers. “We have a lot of potential and our girls have been working very […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert fell to Willard 5-0 in the opening round of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Team Tournament on Monday. At first singles, Emma Verville fell to Willard’s Emma Moll 0-6 and 2-6. Tabatha Saam dropped her match at second singles to Carlee Gibson 3-6, 1-6 and at third singles, Allie […]
POSTED: 08/15/17 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports