VW independent/submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, January 28, for a total of 2,079 confirmed cases. There are currently two hospitalizations and 59 active cases. The general health district staff appreciates the efforts of the community to help […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 5:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff There will be a number of Van Wert City Council primary and general election races this year, according to filings released for the May 4 primary election by the Van Wert County Board of Elections. Those who have filed for City Council positions are as follows: First Ward CouncilJeff Agler (D) […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 4:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people appeared for criminal hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Andrew Thomas, 39, of Ohio City, was sentenced to 45 days in jail on a charge of domestic violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree. He was given credit for five days already served. Thomas […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 3:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Robert D. Moody, 85, of Ohio City, went to be with his Lord Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021, at Van Wert Health. He was born January 18, 1936, in Rockford, the son of William Earl and Leona Minnie (Kroghman) Moody, who both preceded him in death. On March 12, 1955, he married the former Nancy […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 3:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — A decision by the Third Ohio District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Thomas D. Rupert on sex-related charges. In a decision written by Judge John Willamowski, the conviction of Rupert on two counts of gross sexual imposition was affirmed. Rupert, through attorney Marley C. Nelson, had appealed […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest announced that parent-teacher conferences for the second semester will be held in high school classrooms on Monday, February 15, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. As a result of COVID-19, there will be three different possibilities offered for conferences: Phone conferences can be arranged Zoom sessions can be […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
BLUFFTON — GROB is searching for highly motivated individuals looking to start their career in manufacturing and is hosting an open interview event on Saturday, February 27, from 8-11 a.m., at its facility in Bluffton. GROB is looking to fill the following positions: Electrical Final Assembly Technician Electrical Panel Assembler Electrical Panel Tagging Specialist Final Assembly […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance has announced the appointment of Romel Salam to its Board of Directors, effective February 22. Salam has over 30 years of actuarial and risk management experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. In his current position as principal at RubiQon Risk & Insurance Services, Salam is focused on implementing a […]
POSTED: 02/04/21 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor From water boy as a young child to a college football signee. That’s the path taken by Van Wert High School senior Dru Johnson, who signed a letter of intent to play collegiate football at Ashland University this fall. Surrounded by family members, coaches and high school teammates, Johnson put ink […]
POSTED: 02/03/21 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) intends to give $150,000 in support of the Van Wert County Humane Society’s Building Project. The Van Wert County Foundation administers the 2021 grant support provided by The Associated Charities Fund, The Flickinger Memorial Trust, and The James A. & Minnie C. Kesler Memorial Fund. The […]
POSTED: 02/03/21 at 12:46 am. FILED UNDER: News