VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools will begin e-learning with students on Thursday, March 26. Details from each school building will be provided prior to that date. During this time, buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Voicemail messages will be returned in a timely manner. Parents are encouraged to reach out […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 2:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLUMBUS — In a somewhat surprising announcement, Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass said 2019-2020 winter sports tournaments remain indefinitely postponed, but that could change in a day or two. He also said at least for now, practices for spring sports are scheduled to resume on Monday, April […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 11:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information First United Methodist Church in Van Wert has announced it will be holding worship services on Facebook Live from now through Palm Sunday, April 5. An analysis will be done soon to determine whether regular in-person worship can take place on Easter Sunday, April 12. By logging onto the church’s page: Van […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 10:18 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent/submitted information Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Van Wert County as of Thursday, the County General Health District, in conjunction with Van Wert Health, is requesting that those presenting mild and manageable symptoms of COVID-19 stay at home and self-isolate. Those who have questions should reach out to their primary […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 10:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — To do its part in reducing risk to Ohio State University Extension employees or clientele due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Extension service has implemented a teleworking plan, effective immediately, and all OSU Extension offices will be closed to the public until further notice. This mirrors The Ohio State University’s decision […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued a formal opinion that courts may suspend jury trials to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, and that they may do so consistent with state and federal speedy-trial obligations. “Only the trial court can continue a case,” Yost said. “This opinion is a review of […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 10:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information During this unexpected “extended” Spring Break due to the national coronavirus 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. Locations have been designated for distribution in Van Wert, Convoy, Wren, Willshire, Ohio City, […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Columbus Walnut Ridge High School senior VonCameron Davis was announced as Ohio Mr. Basketball Wednesday by a statewide media panel. Now in its 33rd year, the prestigious award was first given by the Associated Press in 1988. It has been voted by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association since 2017. The 6-5, […]
POSTED: 03/19/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Melvin H. “Mel” Berkebile, 77, of Ohio City, and formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Van Wert Health. He was born April 4, 1942, in Swanton, the son of Howard L. Berkebile and Anna L. (Barnes) Berkebile, who both preceded him in death. He married the former […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 5:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has also announced changes to his office’s protocols because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “After careful consideration, receiving input from local health officials, and in order to protect our staff and inmates regarding COVID-19, we ask the public that you do not enter the Van […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 5:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News