Editor’s note: This week, the Van Wert independent is publishing the Top 10 local stories of 2021. Articles featuring two of the top stories have been published each day, with the top two stories scheduled to be published tomorrow. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today’s top stories of 2021 include a decision on the future of Eggerss […]
POSTED: 12/30/21 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The new Drug Court coordinator at Westwood Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert brings a wealth of experience to the position. Amy Wiechart-Bayliff comes to Westwood with professional experience in the court system and social services, including eight years as CASA/Gal program manager with Crime Victim Services in Lima and as a […]
POSTED: 12/30/21 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $2,000 to the First United Methodist Church for their Food Pantry. The monies are from a Spotlight Grant the Lodge received from the Elks National Foundation. The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 by the […]
POSTED: 12/30/21 at 4:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday that he has ordered the mobilization of an additional 1,250 members of the Ohio National Guard to support hospitals with the most critical needs across the state, including hospitals in Lima. The mobilization comes on the same day the state […]
POSTED: 12/30/21 at 4:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jim Lambert II, 68, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born July 24, 1953 in Melrose Park, Illinois, to Jim A. Lambert and Dorothy McIntosh who both preceded him in death. He married Theresa Tindall August 5, 1972, and she survives. His children […]
POSTED: 12/29/21 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Editor’s note: This week, the Van Wert independent is publishing the Top 10 local stories of 2021. Articles featuring two of the top stories will be published each day, with the top two stories published on Friday, December 31. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today’s top stories of 2021 include a birthday celebration for Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 12/29/21 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The latest data available from the Ohio Department of Transportation, through December 14, shows traffic deaths in Ohio are up 9.5 percent, with 1,293 compared to 1,180 at the same time last year. The state has already surpassed last year’s total deaths of 1,230. This marks seven out of […]
POSTED: 12/29/21 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Girls Crestview 51 Ottawa-Glandorf 45 SANDUSKY — Cali Gregory drained seven treys and scored 27 points to lead Crestview to a 51-45 win over perennial power Ottawa-Glandorf at the Jingle Jam at the Cedar Point Sports Center on Tuesday. Laci McCoy added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Lady Knights […]
POSTED: 12/29/21 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ROCKFORD — Crestview placed fifth overall and Lincolnview 10th at the 11-team Parkway Holiday Invitational at Parkway High School on Tuesday. Crestview’s highest individual placer was Gavin Grubb, who finished as the runner-up at 113 pounds after losing to Spencerville’s Nyah Hodge-Miller 14-11 in the finals. Teammate Rex Gerardot finished third […]
POSTED: 12/29/21 at 4:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
What’s Blue And New? Last week, Van Wert Live along with presenting sponsors, Jim and Mary Pope, announced that the stage sensation Blue Man Group will perform at the Niswonger on May 8. If you’ve ever heard or seen the Blue Man Group perform, you know its members march to the beat of their own […]
POSTED: 12/28/21 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment