SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Note: The status of high school spring sports in Ohio remains up in the air due to COVID-19. However, in the coming days, the VW independent is proceeding with previews of Van Wert County spring athletic teams. Despite losing first and third singles players to graduation, Van Wert returns a good […]
POSTED: 04/08/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Liquor Control Commission voteThe Ohio Liquor Control Commission passed an emergency rule to allow establishments with an existing on-premises liquor permit to sell and deliver […]
POSTED: 04/07/20 at 4:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert woman sentenced to prison, along with her husband, for the theft of a nephew’s identity has had her conviction confirmed by the Third Ohio District Court of Appeals. Caroline Searles of Van Wert had appealed her conviction in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on two counts of tampering […]
POSTED: 04/07/20 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Released and on sale, the Enrich Series provides a return to the entertainment audiences crave. Presented by Unverferth Family Dentistry and Roger and Kay Okuley, the value-priced Community Concert Series has made Van Wert an entertainment destination since 1953. Van Wert Live continues this tradition at the Niswonger with four budget-friendly performances […]
POSTED: 04/07/20 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects: Van Wert CountyOhio 116 culvert repair (PID: 105189) — ODOT is proposing to replace two culverts on Ohio 116. The first […]
POSTED: 04/07/20 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts features thoughts about a spring sports timeline, spring sports previews, a big thank you and sports movies you may enjoy while staying at home. Still waiting I’ll get off my soap box after this, I promise. I’m still wondering why the Ohio High School Athletic […]
POSTED: 04/07/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor: We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” (Cynthia Ozick). I would like to give a huge salute to some unsung heroes in our country and around the world that are helping us get through the COVID-19 crisis that I feel we have possibly taken for granted. […]
POSTED: 04/06/20 at 7:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
The Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) continues to staff the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) call center at the county Emergency Operations Center in Van Wert. Staffing includes a call center operator, supervisor, dispatcher, and a team of delivery drivers. CERT is currently assisting in delivering essential items to county residents who have […]
POSTED: 04/06/20 at 7:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
David L. Zeigler, 90, of Van Wert, passed away at Van Wert Manor on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was born March 4, 1930, in York Township, Van Wert County, the son of John M. and Naomi (Wise) Zeigler, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Van Wert; […]
POSTED: 04/06/20 at 7:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital capacityBecause Ohio must double its hospital capacity due to the oncoming COVID-19 surge, Ohio has developed a plan to expand healthcare services at alternative […]
POSTED: 04/06/20 at 4:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News