Van Wert Police October 22, 6:13 p.m. — Eric S. Bickford, 41, of Paulding, was cited for failure to maintain an assure clear distance ahead and operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) in connection with an accident that occurred in the 800 block of North Washington Street. October 21, 8:42 p.m. — Chelsea L. Caldwell, […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Convicted murderer Christopher Peters received the maximum sentence on all three counts during a hearing held Monday morning in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court in connection with the death of 15-month-old Hayden Ivan Ridinger. Peters, 27, who was living with the child and the boy’s mother, Valerie Dean, at the Old […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council had a spirited discussion that included input from neighboring residences, but ultimately rejected a request by Stephen Letson to give him a variance for a home business to sell guns from his residence. Letson, who lives in the upscale older neighborhood on South Walnut Street south of Ervin […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert recently received a Little Free Library from Van Wert Manor. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that aspires to provide 24/7 access to books. Its goal is to promote reading and build communities through book exchanges. The YWCA is very appreciative and excited to have received the library and […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The greatest family musical of all time, The Wizard of Oz, is touching down in Van Wert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for two nights, October 30 and 31, at a family friendly showtime of 7 p.m. This spectacular stage show is presented by Laing Dentistry Inc. Tickets are available online at NPACVW.ORG or through […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Friday night will mark the end of the 2017 high school football regular season, and it’s certainly been an interesting one. It’s hard to believe because it seems like the season kicked off last week. As we prepare to close out the regular season, enjoy these facts and figures. Many happy […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports It may well be the most competitive volleyball district in all of Ohio. Four state-ranked teams will play tonight at Van Wert High School, with the winners advancing to Thursday’s Division IV district title game. New Bremen finished No. 1 in the final statewide poll issued by the Ohio High School […]
POSTED: 10/24/17 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mary Catherine Jenkins, 53, passed away at 9:53 a.m. Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born November 6, 1963, in Van Wert, a daughter of Glen and Patricia (Hines) Jenkins. Her father preceded her in death while her mother survives her in Van Wert. She is also survived […]
POSTED: 10/23/17 at 11:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview recently inducted its newest class into the National Honor Society. Eligibility requirements include maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA, submitting an application, submitting three letters of recommendation from both faculty and community members, and completing an interview with the Crestview National Honor Society Faculty Board. NHS responsibilities include completing 25 hours of service during the […]
POSTED: 10/23/17 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Three people were reportedly injured in an accident that occurred Saturday evening on Lincoln Highway, near the Van-Del Drive-In at the intersection with Middle Point-Wetzel Road. Two vehicles were involved in the accident (above), while those injured were taken to an unidentified hospital for treatment of injuries. No other information was released by the Van […]
POSTED: 10/23/17 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News