Van Wert independent Two people have been arrested and charged following a traffic stop Tuesday in Van Wert, during which weapons, ammunition, drugs, and drug paraphernalia were found in their vehicle. Bradley W. Sheets, 36, and Virginia Jo Marie Schrader, 28, were both arrested following a traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Washington […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Approximately 100 students, parents, school officials, and other interested people attended the 2018-19 kick-off of the Career Education Opportunity (CEO) program held in the First Federal Lecture Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. In three years, the program has grown from 17 students and 13 business partners in […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Several people received prison sentences during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Dezmond Bywaters, 26, of Van Wert, was sentenced to an aggregate of 36 months in prison on five counts of importuning, one count of disseminating matter harmful to a juvenile, and four counts of illegal use of […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Staff members of Westwood Behavioral Health Center invite area residents to join them on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, from 6-7:30 p.m., for addiction-related information. The next session will be held Monday, September 10, featuring Ashley Koontz, LSW, Van Wert County Drug Court coordinator, who will present information on […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information It is pre-registration time for the 208-19 season of the Buckeye Y Youth program. Buckeye Y Youth is a local non-profit youth organization for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 that promotes self-esteem and confidence in children. The program teaches volunteerism, responsibility, socialization, and patriotism. Its events include the Autumn Adventure […]
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today, September 6, at The Hotel Marsh in downtown Van Wert. The purpose of the meeting will be to interview and select a person to fill the Van Wert County treasurer’s position left vacant following the retirement of Beverly Fuerst. […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Guest selectors 2, yours truly 0. That sums up the first two weeks of Pigskin Pick’Em. Last week, WKSD’s Kenny Stabler edged me by one game by going 21-7 with his picks, compared my final tally of 20-8. This week’s guest selector is Main Street Van Wert Executive Director Mitch Price. […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Presale tickets for Friday night’s home Wayne Trace at Crestview varsity football game will be available Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. The presale price is $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $6. The game starts at 7 p.m.
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Marlins swim team is preparing for another season and will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday, September 11, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Van Wert YMCA. At the meeting, prospective parents will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of seasoned parents, board members and new Head Coach, Danni Chiles. […]
POSTED: 09/06/18 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
John B. Ruddock, 85, of Van Wert, died Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born November 17, 1932, in Port Clinton, the son of Charles and Louise (Turner) Ruddock, who both preceded him in death. He was married to Gloria Jean (George) Ruddock for over 50 […]
POSTED: 09/05/18 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries