VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County landowners that have contacted the Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District to set up an appointment to participate in the H2Ohio program are being called to cancel in-person meetings at the office, and instead conduct appointments by telephone to protect the SWCD staff and also the landowners during […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 3:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Gary Scott Myers, 56, of Middle Point, passed away at 6:39 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the Van Wert Health Emergency Room. He was born April 20, 1963, in Lima, the son of Gary F. and Judith Ann (Graham) Myers, who both survive. On November 19, 1999, he married the love of his life, […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Staff/submitted reports It was a confusing few hours, but Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Director of Health Dr. Amy Acton finally made the decision around 10 p.m. Monday to suspend Tuesday’s in-person primary election to protect people from any further spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision was made after a judge rejected Dr. […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around the events of the past several days, a pending press conference by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Major League Baseball, the NFL, the Cleveland Browns and upcoming coverage on the VW independent Sports page. Surreal feeling Surreal feeling – that’s the best way I […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Crestview’s Kalen Etzler earned Division IV Second Team All-Ohio honors in a poll announced on Monday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The 6-8 junior, a 2021 Ohio State University commit, averaged 17.9 points and 11 rebounds a game for the Knights. Joining Etzler on the second team was Jagger […]
POSTED: 03/16/20 at 6:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Health announced Monday it is taking additional proactive measures to help control the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Van Wert Health is now offering a dedicated helpline for patients and community members who have questions, concerns, or symptoms related to COVID-19. The helpline is available from 8 a.m. […]
POSTED: 03/16/20 at 10:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is suspending electric disconnections for non-payment to help members dealing with COVID-19 concerns. The co-op simply asks members who are impacted to call. PPEC’s office and drive-thru window will also be closed to the public indefinitely. The company said the move is to protect the safety […]
POSTED: 03/16/20 at 10:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information All of Van Wert’s gasoline service stations are currently above $2 a gallon, which also puts them above the statewide average of $1.99 per gallon. The lowest price in Van Wert is at Murphy’s USA at $2.03 a gallon, with several stations a penny higher tat $2.04 per gallon. Those stations include […]
POSTED: 03/16/20 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information More postponements of local events have been announced to meet Governor Mike DeWine’s ban on events of more than 100 people. In accordance with state efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the 2020 Peony Pageant scheduled for Friday, April 3, will be postponed until further notice. Tickets will not be […]
POSTED: 03/16/20 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — Leading business organizations across Ohio tonight praised Governor DeWine’s recent actions to curb the spread of coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Most recently, the Governor announced his decision to close bars and restaurants to in-house patrons until further notice, in order to limit community spread of the disease. “The Ohio Chamber of Commerce commends […]