Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles related to the 200th anniversary of Paulding County, being celebrated in 2020. JANE NICE/for the VW independent PAULDING — Have you ever wondered when viewing a map of Paulding County why it looks like a cake with a slice cut out of its northeast corner? […]
POSTED: 03/25/20 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports An update on Ohio High School Athletic Association winter sports tournaments and perhaps spring sports could come today. A memo sent Monday by OHSAA to the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association indicated an update would come in a day or two. The memo also said because of the “stay-at-home” order given by […]
POSTED: 03/25/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court will be open regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The court will be open to accept new filings during the above business hours. The court is attempting to limit the number of people coming through its doors, as this situation is ongoing; however, staff members […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 5:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Due to the threat of the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), availability to various Van Wert County offices will be limited, effective Wednesday, March 25, (unless otherwise stated), until Ohio Governor Mike DeWine lifts his declared State of Emergency. Updates regarding these offices are as follows: Auditor’s OfficePhone: 419.238.0843Fax: 419.238.1111Email: deputyauditor@vanwertcounty.orgOffice Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 4:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information During this national emergency, the United Way of Van Wert County will be providing “grab & go” snack bags once a week for families with children under the age of 18. This week, the snack bags will be distributed Friday, March 27, from 3:30-5 p.m. Locations have been designated for distribution in […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 4:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services will be accepting PRC applications from county families whose employment has been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, now through Thursday, April 30, or as funding is available. Call 419.238.5430 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, to request an application packet. Packets can be returned […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 4:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Joy Annette Cox, 63, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, at Parkview North in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 12, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of Walter Merle and Mable Irene Bauer Cox, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by three brothers, […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information When a pandemic like COVID-19 (Coronavirus) strikes, shelters can be affected. Because the YWCA of Van Wert County provides 24-hour residential services, it is necessary for its services to be continuous, even in the face of a health crisis. The YWCA will continue to provide services to its current residents and remain […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 4:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts include a big thank you, being in limbo, spring sports, next year, hoops withdrawal, marble racing and upcoming features. Thank you This part has nothing to do with sports, but a big thank you goes out to doctors, nurses, truck drivers, grocery store employees and anyone else […]
POSTED: 03/24/20 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pleasant Township Trustees on Wednesday, March 25, has been canceled.
POSTED: 03/23/20 at 11:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News