VW independent news The boil water advisory issued on Saturday for the entire city of Van Wert has been lifted, according to Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy. The advisory was put into place after a water main break, but water is now safe to use and drink.
POSTED: 07/19/20 at 12:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The City of Van Wert water system had a main break overnight. This led to a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which may cause back pressure, backsiphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that […]
POSTED: 07/18/20 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The tribute band Creedance Revived, which plays the music of Creedance Clearwater Revival, entertained a socially distanced crowd Friday night in Fountain Park. The band played many of CCR’s hits, including “Proud Mary”, “Bad Moon Rising”, and “Down on the Corner”. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project are collaborating to focus on education and enforcement of the Move Over law. This initiative will begin on Sunday, July 19, at 12:01 a.m. and end on Saturday, July 25, at 11:59 p.m. The high-visibility enforcement will […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy village employee Steve Haggerty’s retirement open house will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday July 24, at the Convoy Municipal Building. The public is invited to attend. Haggerty has worked for the Village of Convoy and Van Wert County in many capacities over his 40 years of service. He volunteered with […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed Amended Substitute Senate Bill 55, which had as its stated purpose to increase the penalty for individuals who seek to harm the health and safety of Ohioans in recovery from substance abuse by selling controlled substances near recovery centers. However, the governor said the addition […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Crestview snapped a 2-2 tie with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and the Knights went on to defeat Van Wert 5-3 in the summer season finale for both teams. The Knights (5-6) closed the season with three consecutive victories, while Van Wert finished 11-11. Van […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Note: This week’s Friday Flashback goes back to Week No. 9 of the 2012 high school football season, when the Van Wert Cougars snapped a lengthy losing streak with a victory over St. Marys Memorial. In addition, it was the first win for head coach Keith Recker. Below is the game story as it appeared […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports It was a game that featured 33 hits and 29 runs and when the dust settled, Delphos Jefferson edged Van Wert 15-14 in the home finale for the Cougars on Thursday night. Van Wert led 6-0 after one inning, with Jacob Place doubling in TJ Stoller, Place scoring on an error, […]
POSTED: 07/17/20 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated county risk levelsGovernor DeWine announced Thursday that new public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate 19 counties as being in a Red Alert […]
POSTED: 07/16/20 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News