Independent staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports three additional Van Wert County residents died of COVID-19, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to 60. Health department officials expressed their deepest sympathies for family and friends of the deceased. The age ranges of the newly report deaths one each in the 70-79, […]
POSTED: 09/16/21 at 4:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court and Juvenile Probation Department will be closed for staff training on Wednesday, September 22.
POSTED: 09/16/21 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Friday night will mark the halfway point of the high school football regular season and once again some interesting games are on tap, including a pair of games that will almost certainly have a direct impact on the Northwest Conference championship race. It’s been an exciting season with close games, shootouts […]
POSTED: 09/16/21 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Independent staff and submitted information “Live Theatre Better Than Ever” returns to Van Wert when Motherhood, the Musical opens at Van Wert Civic Theatre Thursday, September 23, for a two-week run. This funny show with book, music, and lyrics by Sue Fabisch and arrangements by Johnny Rodgers, takes a walk through all things motherhood — the good, […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
There are three days left to submit to our 44th annual Photography exhibit! Do you have any questions about submitting your work? Have you always wanted to enter your photographs in a show and have been too nervous to do so? Give us a call! We need your photographs! This call for entry is open […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 10:48 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series of articles on the YWCA’s new vision statement, and what it means for the local community. Independent staff and submitted information The YWCA’s new vision statement — By lifting voices and providing safe spaces, the YWCA of Van Wert County will empower all to maximize opportunities […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eight people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week for a variety of criminal hearings. Two people were sentenced during the week. Jessica Thompson, 35, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 180 days in jail on one count each of possession of a Fentanyl-related compound and aggravated possession […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 2:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Freshmen and sophomores from the three Van Wert County public school districts received some hands-on experience — likely for the first time in their lives — in several building trades skills as part of Tuesday’s Build Your Future event. The students received instruction in how to wire lightbulbs, operate construction equipment, drill […]
POSTED: 09/15/21 at 12:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Isaac Van Wert Post 178 of the American Legion in Van Wert is celebrating its centennial this weekend. Post 178 was chartered in Van Wert during the early months 0f 1920. The name was chosen to honor American Revolutionary War hero Isaac Van Wart, who is also the man the […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Service Club, Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert, and the Van Wert Parks Department are partnering to raise the community’s holiday spirit again this year with a Christmas at Fountain Park event. The 2021 goal is to host a special opening night ceremony on Wednesday, […]
POSTED: 09/14/21 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News