3 sentenced during hearings in CP Court

Van Wert independent Three people were sentenced and another person arraigned during a light session of criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. On Tuesday, Greg Glander Jr., 36, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 180 days in jail on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. […]

Law Enforcement 4/26/18

Van Wert Police April 22, 2:37 a.m. — Virginia J.M. Schrader, 28, of Toledo, was charged with possession of marijuana paraphernalia and Jessie Zartman, 40, also of Toledo, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia as a result of a traffic stop near the intersection of Market and Raymond streets. April 21, 6:25 p.m. — […]

Vaulting to Victory

Van Wert’s Sam Cassidy won the pole vault event during Tuesday’s Van Wert County Meet. The Cougars and Lady Cougars swept the competition, followed by Lincolnview and Crestview (see related story). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

MSVW marks new downtown boundaries

DAVE MOSIER/independent/submitted information On Tuesday, the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce helped Main Street Van Wert celebrate the expansion of its downtown service district boundaries, as well as the creation of a new logo for the downtown development organization. The ribboncutting ceremony was held at Wassenberg Art Center, whose property line marks the southern […]

Standing Against Racism

Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur applauded the efforts of the YWCA of Van Wert County’s Stand Against Racism activities with a proclamation Tuesday that designates Wednesday as “Stand Against Racism” Day in the city and this week as “Stand Against Racism” Week. Above, the mayor presents the proclamation to YWCA Executive Director Kimberly Laudick, while […]

Unemployment decreases in county, state

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County followed a trend that saw all 88 Ohio counties with a decrease in unemployment in March, according to information released on Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county decreased four-tenths of a percent, from 3.5 percent in February to 3.1 percent last month. Statistically, […]

Senator at airport

On Monday afternoon, State Senator Rob McColley visited the Van Wert County Regional Airport. The senator said he is very interested in the future of the airport and is trying to come up with ways to help airport officials with their proposed plans. Those plans include a new terminal building to replace the 1939 building […]

Early voting continues as election nears

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections reminds all county voters that early voting is continuing in the elections office. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Friday, April 27. The balance of voting hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, from April 30 through May 4; 8 […]

VWHS wins Van Wert County Meet

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert High School’s track and field teams swept Tuesday’s annual Van Wert County Meet, held in less than ideal weather conditions at Lincolnview High School. On the boys side, the Cougars finished with 75 team points, followed by Lincolnview (59) and Crestview (41). The Lady Cougars enjoyed a sizable advantage […]

Baseball: Lancers hammer Miller City

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Six runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth turned a 1-0 lead into a five inning, 11-0 non-conference baseball win over visiting Miller City on Tuesday. Along the way, Ethan Parsons pitched a complete game and held the Wildcats to just four hits, while striking out five […]