VW independent/submitted information A Grover Hill woman was killed Friday evening when the bicycle she was riding was hit by a car on Convoy Road. Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach said Mary L. Looser, no age listed, was pronounced dead at the scene by County Coroner Dr. Scott Jarvis from injuries received in […]
POSTED: 08/02/20 at 5:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor WREN — August 1 is usually a day of excitement, of anticipation, in the village of Wren. That’s because it’s the day people sign up to become one of the 16 teams to play in the annual Wiffleball Tournament later in the month. Representatives of wannabe teams often camp out for days […]
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Good Rockin’ Tonight brought its 1950s music to Fountain Park on Friday, and good rockin’ was what occurred as the group recreated music from the early days of Rock & Roll to Van Wert. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County residents are living in unprecedented times. The impact of the global pandemic can be felt throughout the community. The United Way of Van Wert County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of people and organizations within the county to advance the common good. The organization […]
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA announced that the following organizations have sponsored days at the Aqua Park at YMCA Camp Clay: Laudick’s Jewelry (August 3), Van Wert Propane (August 4), Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (August 5), and First Federal Savings & Loan (August 6). The YMCA thanks these organizations for their support of the YMCA and the Van […]
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information This year’s Hidden Spaces Tour features four downtown building revealing hidden or unseen spaces that are closed to the public. The tour is organized by Main Street Van Wert. Tickets are only $10, and, when purchased, give the holder access to some of the great hidden spaces just steps off the sidewalk […]
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Paula Muest and her sons, Aaron and Adam, recently created a professional kitchen that is now the base of their customized catering business, Streetlight Catering, in the former D’Amici’s site on West Ervin Road next to The Bridge Bookstore. Muest noted that the business’ strength is its ability to customize an event — to go […]
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Friday announced that Van Wert resident Scott Mull was reappointed to the Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning June 10 and ending June 9, 2026. Mull is also a member of the Van Wert City Board of Education.
POSTED: 08/01/20 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News