Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) provided the following statement: “On January 6, I watched with horror as mob violence overtook the United States Capitol and American lives were lost. It was the darkest day during my time in Congress; there isn’t a close second. We mourn the loss of Capitol Police officers […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 12:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 11 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments handed down on Friday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Sonny Metzger, 46, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count each of involuntary manslaughter, a felony of the first degree; corrupting another with drugs and complicity, each a […]
POSTED: 01/13/21 at 1:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The employees of Alexander & Bebout Inc. and Kitchens, Inc. held their 13th annual food drive in conjunction with A & B’s Christmas party. Employees collected 188 food items during the drive, while games played at the drive-thru Christmas party netted a $380 contribution to the United Methodist Co-operative Ministries Food Bank, in addition to […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DEFIANCE — A nearly perfect first quarter by Defiance was enough to give the Bulldogs a 53-46 Western Buckeye League win over Van Wert on Tuesday night. Defiance hit 10-of-12 shots and closed the opening period on a 9-0 run, giving the hosts a 23-10 lead. 6-5 sophomore forward Cayden Zachrich […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview 45 Antwerp 38 A strong first half propelled Lincolnview to a 45-38 non-conference win over Antwerp on Tuesday. The Lancers led 14-9 after the first quarter, with Annie Renner and Kendall Bollenbacher each scoring five points in the period, then Lincolnview extended the lead to 29-16 at halftime. Zadria King […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 1B timelineGovernor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio’s vaccination program which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older. […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information OAKWOOD — In 2020, Cooper Farms donated nearly 170,000 pounds of cooked or ready-to-cook turkey, ham and chicken, as well as more than 92,000 dozen eggs, helping to fulfill an especially high need for protein at area food banks. With so many Americans losing their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The bipartisan coalition, led by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, specifically seeks a progress report regarding […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert AEP office recently completed its 2020 United Way Campaign, including a 50 percent corporate match to the employee contribution. AEP’s contribution helps support the 34 local United Way agencies. United Way is grateful to AEP for helping those who need it most and for its support of the Van […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Gary Eugene Stoller, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday evening, January 10, 2021, at his home in Van Wert. He was born in Paulding County on May 17, 1937, to Jesse H. and Lillian I. (Fiechter) Stoller. Both parents preceded him in death, […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 12:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries