Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a break-in that occurred at K&L Ready Mix, 211 N. Lynn St. Sometime between May 25 and the morning of May 28, someone broke out several windows in the building using a brick. The building was then […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Patricia J. (Neiford) Mohr, 81, of Van Wert, died at 6:23 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born January 7, 1938, in Van Wert County, the daughter of John and Olive (Dunlap) Neiford, who both preceded her in death. On June 7, 1958, she married Robert W. […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The first week of June is National Community Emergency Response Team Week. Since its formation in 2018, the Van Wert County CERT has assisted the community in the following ways: Provided 27 canteens and family assistance at area fire scenes Assisted 35 adults, 24 children, three pets, and with three fatalities Provided […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The time period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive buckled, focused, and sober. Last year, 336 fatal crashes killed 360 people during this time period. These 100 days only represent 28 […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information In celebration of the Van Wert Peony Parade and Festival and reaching its campaign goal, the United Way of Van Wert County will be passing out popcorn during Saturday’s Grand Parade. The United Way is busy planning several events that will be happening this year, such as its new 2019 campaign; a […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a special election for two District Board of Supervisor positions at the Ag Banquet (70th Annual Meeting) on Tuesday, August 6, at the Van Wert Senior Center, 220 Fox Road in Van Wert. Individuals interested in running in the election for the […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information AEP has announced a planned power outage from 11 a.m. until noon this Thursday, June 6. The outage will allow crews to safely make upgrades to the electric grid to help keep power flowing. Affected areas include South Walnut Street, Ervin Road, Warren Road, Willow Lane, and Wildwood Drive. In the event of […]
POSTED: 06/04/19 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With the spring sports season nearly complete, it’s time to say thank you to those who help make our sports coverage a big success. Coaches and athletic directors Thank you to Van Wert baseball coach Charlie Witten, softball coach Greg Steinecker, track and field coach Mark Collins, tennis coach Alex Schmidt […]
POSTED: 06/03/19 at 10:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports WSKD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM will carry live coverage of Antwerp and Van Wert’s state semifinal baseball games from Akron’s Canal Park. On Friday, Antwerp will face Toronto in the Division IV semifinals, with pregame coverage starting at 6:45 p.m., followed by first pitch at 7 p.m on WKSD. On Saturday, […]
POSTED: 06/03/19 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The local Walmart store is now taking orders for its new online grocery pick-up service, which starts officially with a grand opening this coming Wednesday, June 5. The store held a ribboncutting ceremony this past Saturday, which included a cake to celebrate the new service, and brought in vendors to provide samples […]
POSTED: 06/03/19 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News