VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County recently reached out to Haven of Hope and opened the YMCA doors as a daytime warming shelter for homeless men served by the shelter. During the recent frigid weather, the homeless were a concern of the YMCA. All too often the homeless slip between the cracks […]
POSTED: 02/23/21 at 12:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 20, 8:17 p.m. — Joseph R. Bill, 40, of 509 Elliot St., was cited for failure to comply as a result of an incident in the 600 block of North Jefferson Street. February 19, 3:15 p.m. — Michael R. Scrabrough, 60, of 490 Shaffer St., was cited for operating a vehicle […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Weather delay planDue to last week’s winter weather, the delivery of some Pfizer vaccines and all Moderna vaccines were delayed. Some providers used second doses that they had already received to […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The regularly scheduled meeting of the Union Township Board of Trustees has been rescheduled from Thursday, March 11, until Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. In addition, the annual financial report for Union Township has been completed and is available for review by requesting the information from Fiscal Officer Melissa Mefferd.
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 11:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ella J. Jackson, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 17, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of George and Edna (Dietrich) Hofmann, who both preceded her in death. On December 25, 1960, she married John “Dick” Jackson, who survives. Together, they […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area high school seniors who best exemplify the character trait of self-reliance. A presentation video and informational materials were provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview high schools, and Vantage Career Center in support of the program. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Days Committee will be holding a Thirty-One Bag Bingo event on Saturday, March 13, at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with regular bingo beginning at 10 that morning. Those interested can play 20 games of Bingo for $20. Grab a friend and […]
POSTED: 02/22/21 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Junior Achievement of Van Wert County recently recognized Aflac and Benji Wise for their commitment to being a Partner Level sponsor, which provides the funding support for an entire programming series. Local JA programming is performed entirely by volunteers and reaches over 1,500 students each school year, focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. “The real […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety has received reports of a possible scam being perpetrated on Ohioans from scammers claiming to be from Ohio Homeland Security (OHS). Ohio residents have reported receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from OHS and informing the call recipients that their identity had […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On January 22, Van Wert was 1-9 (0-4 WBL) with the lone win coming over Bryan but the Cougars flourished after that and posted 10 wins in 11 games, including a 44-39 victory over Parkway in the regular season finale at the Cougar’s Den on Saturday afternoon. “I’m real proud of […]
POSTED: 02/21/21 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports