The Van Wert Area Chamber welcomed new member Bowridge Properties LLC. with a ribboncutting on Tuesday. The new business operates Bowridge Community, a mobile home park located at 9188 John Brown Road in Van Wert. “We have over 70 lots in the park and our investor group has worked to remove most of the older […]
POSTED: 08/13/20 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools will be holding its annual open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, August 17. See the Lincolnview Local Schools website for more details. The first day of school is scheduled for Monday, August 24. Those students who are new to the Lincolnview School District and have not yet registered for […]
POSTED: 08/13/20 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Due to the ever-changing mandates of Governor Mike DeWine, the Van Wert County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) has had to make drastic changes to the 2020 Fair line-up. The governor’s orders have cut fairs to Junior Fairs only, resulting in the cancellation of Senior Fair events. Even though this year looks different, […]
POSTED: 08/13/20 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Lincolnview Lancers traveled to Wood County on Tuesday, while the Crestview Lady Knights opened their season in Mercer County. Below are the results from their respective matches. Wildcat Invitational BOWLING GREEN — Lincolnview finished 10th at the 14-team Wildcat Invitational at Stone Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday. The Lancers posted […]
POSTED: 08/13/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people entered pleas to grand jury indictments this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jose Melgar Revolorio, 39, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count each of rape, a felony of the first degree, and sexual battery, a third-degree felony. He was ordered held on a $100,000 […]
POSTED: 08/12/20 at 2:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Western Buckeye League released its revised six-game 2020 football schedule on Wednesday morning. There will not be a WBL champion this year and league officials decided against using a two-division format. The league tried to keep rivalry games intact and tried to balance strength of schedule. Van Wert will open with two home games […]
POSTED: 08/12/20 at 9:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local residents had the chance to learn more about the charter government issue being placed on the November ballot during a meeting of the Heartland Patriots held Tuesday evening at Wesley United Methodist Church. Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward presented information on the charter government issue that will be on the general […]
POSTED: 08/12/20 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Forward initiative led by The Van Wert County Foundation is conducting an online survey to gather community input on what is most important to residents for the Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan. This plan will guide downtown Van Wert for years to come. To access the online survey, visit VanWertForward.org/survey. “I […]
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VW independent/submitted information In 2017, the Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) began acquiring blighted, vacant homes using grant money in target communities. The properties were revitalized and some are now being offered to the public for development. Beginning August 14, a list of available properties and an acquisition bid proposal form will […]
POSTED: 08/12/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA will be distributing grab and go snack bags in the Smiley Park parking lot from 9-10 a.m. Monday August 17, and the Jubilee Park parking lot from 9-10 a.m. Friday August 21. The snack bags are a continuation of the snack bags that were distributed throughout the summer. The YWCA […]
POSTED: 08/12/20 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News