VWCS now accepting open enrollment

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from other school districts in Ohio to apply and enroll in the district’s school system through “open enrollment” for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications will be accepted, beginning immediately, on a first-come, first-served basis, according […]

David C. Girod

David C. Girod, 89, of Van Wert, entered into glory at 8:49 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1929, in Van Wert, the son of H. Edgar and Ruth (Mohr) Girod, who both preceded him in death. On July 23, 1949, at Grand […]

KBA basketball season comes to an end

The fifth annual Youth for Christ Kingdom Basketball Association (KBA) season recently came to an end. Approximately 110 high school boys and girls participated in the league this year. The purpose of the league is to give local students the opportunity to play in an organized, yet just for fun, faith-based basketball league with their […]

Students can attend Flores event for free

VW independent/submitted information As the date for Theresa Flores’ Niswonger Performing Arts Center event, which includes her history with human trafficking and its effect — on a scale both large and small — draws near, efforts have been put into place to expand the reach of Flores’ incredible message. Due to the generosity of an […]

Permanent sales tax holiday bill passed

Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) on Thursday applauded the passage of Substitute Senate Bill 226, legislation sponsored by State Senator Kevin Bacon (R-Westerville). Sub. S.B. 226 creates an annual sales tax-exemption holiday over a three-day period in the month of August. The tax holiday applies to clothing, school supplies and […]

NPAC gives to YWCA housing program

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation donated a check for $500 to the Van Wert YWCA in support of its mission to help and house domestic violence victims. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is also teaming with the YWCA to bring speaker Theresa Flores to the NPAC at 7 p.m. Tuesday, […]

DeWine warns Ohioans of puppy scams

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — With today being National Puppy Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of online puppy scams that cost victims approximately $1,000 on average, according to dozens of complaints filed with the Attorney General’s Office. “Some scam artists will try to sell you a puppy that doesn’t […]

City house fire

Van Wert firefighters were called to the scene around 2:27 p.m. Thursday as flames engulfed (above and below) a house at 502 N. Walnut St. in the city. Although the residence was apparently occupied at the time of the fire, everyone was out of the building by the time firefighters arrived. No injuries have been […]

Larry R. Emans

Larry R. Emans, 74, of Van Wert, died at 9:54 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 9, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Marjorie Emans, who preceded him in death. He married Pamela Emans, who also preceded him in death. Survivors include three children, […]

1st sculpture installed in Art Park area

Michael and Joyce Cross of Van Wert recently sponsored the first sculpture installation in the upcoming Wassenberg Art Park. Bandit the Thieving Raccoon has been permanently attached to the footbridge crossing Town Creek and will welcome pedestrians as they cross from Central Avenue to the future Wassenberg Art Park. Construction on the park itself is […]