VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Peony Pageant Committee has announced that tickets for this year’s pageant will go on sale starting today, Thursday, March 12. Tickets will be sold at Touches of Time Antique Mall, 120 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. The mall is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, […]
POSTED: 03/12/20 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a Modern Military match on Saturday, March 21, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:30 that morning. Any modern military […]
POSTED: 03/12/20 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eleven people were arraigned on grand jury indictments during hearings held this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. A Piqua man apprehended in Fremont earlier this week, Andrew Hoskinson, 46, was arraigned on two counts of aggravated robbery, each a felony of the first degree, as well as one count […]
POSTED: 03/11/20 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment figures increased substantially in January, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Unemployment rates increased in all 88 counties, with many seeing increases of a percentage point, or more, during the month. In Van Wert County, the jobless rate was up a percentage point, […]
POSTED: 03/11/20 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, have recommended that large, indoor gatherings in Ohio be canceled or postponed due to the potential for coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure. The recommendation comes after consulting with members of the Governor’s Health Advisory Group composed […]
POSTED: 03/11/20 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Saturday, April 11, staring at noon, the Van Wert County Humane Society will hold a “Dogs and Donuts Fun Walk.” The event will take place after the annual Easter Dog Bone Hunt at the Community Dog Park. Registration for the event is $25 and is taking place now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dogs-donuts-fun-walk-tickets-93525325767. Those who […]
POSTED: 03/11/20 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the summary language for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would make changes to Ohio’s marijuana laws. On March 2, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “An Amendment to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol,” from […]
POSTED: 03/11/20 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Following Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s announcement on Tuesday afternoon that all indoor sporting events in Ohio should severely limit spectators to reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced additional details Tuesday night for its upcoming tournaments in basketball, wrestling and ice hockey. […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview girls’ basketball program concluded its season with head coach Mark Gregory, along with his coaching staff, recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout their season that ended in district semi-finals. Scholar Athletes (pictured above, left to right): Row 1 – Breena Grace, Mandy Macki, Kaylee Wolford, Aleigh Chesbro, Bailey Gregory, Lexi Gregory, Raegan Hammons. Row […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports BOWLING GREEN — In the school’s first ever regional boys’ basketball appearance, Parkway rallied from a 14-7 first quarter deficit, then held off Tiffin Calvert 44-42 at Bowling Green State University on Tuesday. Caleb Kinney led Parkway with a double-double, 14 points and 11 rebounds. Dylan Hughes and Caden Slusher each […]
POSTED: 03/10/20 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports