DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A city man sentenced to prison for a sex-related charge was one of six people who appeared for criminal hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Chad Fowler, 35, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on a charge of importuning, a felony of the fifth degree. Judge […]
POSTED: 06/18/20 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The new owners of Van Wert Cinemas are excited to open the theater’s doors to the public again, starting Friday. The theater was among businesses ordered to close by the Ohio Health Department on March 16 due to Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate the re-opening, Van Wert Cinemas is offering $1 tickets for all […]
POSTED: 06/18/20 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Thursday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Southwest Ohio case increaseGovernor DeWine announced today that although Ohio is seeing an overall declining number of COVID-19 cases, there is currently an uptick in cases in Southwest […]
POSTED: 06/18/20 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Fred Scaer, 88, of Convoy, born March 1, 1932, died Thursday, June 18, 2020. The son of Hugo and Nora (Bleeke) Scaer, who both preceded him in death, he married Joyce (Evans) Scaer on November 19, 1977, and she survives. Survivors include his son, Ted (Sharon) Scaer, a daughter, MaryAnn (Jeff) Dunlap; one stepdaughter, Alisha (Jack) […]
POSTED: 06/18/20 at 5:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Wednesday the following actions and proposed legislative reforms aimed at making meaningful improvements to law enforcement training, transparency, and accountability. Law Enforcement Oversight and Accountability BoardGovernor DeWine and Attorney General Yost outlined their plan to create a law enforcement oversight […]
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 11:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Sister’s Embroidery and More to offer Van Wert Strong t-shirts to the community. All proceeds from the shirts, which sold for $15 each, has been donated back to the community to help feed local youngsters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monies collected were split between Van Wert […]
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) launched a new website providing crime statistics based on the Ohio Incident-Based Reporting System (OIBRS) crime data reported to the agency. This website allows users to access OIBRS crime data on certain violent and property crimes occurring […]
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information State Representative Craig Riedel has scheduled a “Coffee with Craig” constituent session for Friday, June 26, from 9-11 a.m., at Brewed Expressions Café, 109 W. Main St. in Van Wert. During the session, constituents are welcome to discuss state issues that impact their lives over a cup of “joe”.
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 11:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — For the second time this week, Lincolnview plated 11 runs in a game and the Lancers went on to enjoy an 11-1 summer season baseball win over rival Crestview on Wednesday. Leading 4-1, seven of Lincolnview’s runs came in the seventh and final inning. After Landon Price and Collin […]
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert shook off a season opening loss to Wayne Trace by pulling away from Delphos St. John’s 13-3 at Smiley Park on Wednesday. After spotting the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, the Cougars responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning, with […]
POSTED: 06/17/20 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports