VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, announced Wednesday that the Ohio Department of Health is ordering the temporary closure of Ohio’s barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and tattoo parlors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeWine also ordered the temporary closure […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 5:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department is committed to being proactive in service to the community and enforcement of the law. In continuing to provide the same high level of service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the VWPD is implementing new, additional ways to serve the public while maintaining the health of the community and […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 4:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Due to the threat of the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), access to the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court will be limited, effective Thursday, March 19, until Ohio Governor Mike DeWine lifts his declared state of emergency in Ohio. Unless vacated, all hearings at the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 4:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Nina B. (Tackett) Ragan, 95, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born June 23, 1924, in Dekalb, Texas, the daughter of Thomas R. Tackett and Forra (Hill) Tackett, who both preceded her in death. She married Carl W. Ragan, […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 4:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor COVID-19 has not stopped criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, with hearings held for 13 people this past week. Three people were sentenced this week in Common Pleas Court. Christine Hemker, 31, of Fort Jennings, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on a charge of failure to comply […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS – Shawnee’s George Mangas has been named the Division II Player of the Year by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. The 6-3 junior averaged 30.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game and led the Indians to a 24-0 record and the Division II regionals at Bowling Green State […]
POSTED: 03/18/20 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health has issued an order declaring that elective surgeries and procedures in Ohio’s hospitals be postponed in an effort to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and first responders. The order is effective the end of business on Wednesday, […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 11:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Harold E. Fleming, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1933, in Rockford, the son of Russell and Viola (Rickard) Fleming, who both preceded him in death. Harold went on to marry the former Catherine L. Armstrong, and she also preceded […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 3:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The City of Van Wert is announcing the closure of the Municipal Building to the general public until further notice, starting Wednesday, March 18. This is in response to actions taken by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. City residents will […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 3:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to close all Ohio K-12 schools in order to help with the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Van Wert City Schools believes it is our responsibility to continue to provide meals for the students of our district. As a result, the Van Wert City Schools […]
POSTED: 03/17/20 at 3:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News