SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A total of eight defendants appeared for hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, including six people who were arraigned on various charges. Amber Proctor, 28, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault on a peace officer, felonies of the fourth degree and resisting […]
POSTED: 11/10/21 at 1:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The previous two Division IV state champions will meet in the regional semifinals in Napoleon on Friday, with the winner advancing to the regional championship game. No. 3 seed Van Wert (11-1) and No. 2 seed Clyde (10-2) will square off at Buckenmeyer Stadium and by all indications, it should be great […]
POSTED: 11/10/21 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A big week… Live entertainment has returned to Van Wert in a big way! Last Friday we announced that Michael Bolton is performing on April 24, 2022. This week Van Wert Live at The Niswonger is announcing a new concert every day of the week. Monday’s surprise was Madagascar The Musical. Tuesday, we unveiled the […]
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Live presents a rare opportunity to experience the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on February 22, in their first tour of the USA. Tickets are on sale now to Van Wert Live Members and will be made available to the general public on Wednesday, November […]
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VW independent/submitted information Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert will light up for the holiday season the night before Thanksgiving. The Van Wert Service Club, Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert and the Van Wert Parks Department are bringing the holiday spirit again this year with Christmas at Fountain Park opening ceremonies […]
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An informational meeting about the proposed Eggerss Stadium renovation project will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 16 at the Ohio City Community Building. Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley will be the speaker and anyone who wants to learn more or ask questions is encouraged to attend. VW independent file photo
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VW independent news The Van Wert County Board of Elections will certify the results of the November 2 general election on Tuesday, November 16, in the Elections Board office at the corner of Ervin and Jennings roads. The board will check provisional ballots at 11 a.m. then will run them through the scanner and add […]
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Van Wert Police November 1 – Michael A. Dunn, 34, of Latty, was arrested for criminal mischief, public indecency and disorderly conduct, after an incident in the 500 block of North Washington St. November 3 – Lyndell Ramos, 35, of Van Wert, was arrested on a warrant out of Paulding County. November 4 – Connor […]
POSTED: 11/09/21 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement, Statistics
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around playoff football sites, site changes, Division IV games, lower seeds, a possible all-MAC volleyball final, OBJ and Ohio State game times. Neutral site vs. halfway Before it was announced that Van Wert and Clyde will play at Napoleon instead of Millbury Lake, a lot of people […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Wards within the Van Wert city limits will change to help evenly balance out the population in each one, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. During Monday night’s “council of the whole” meeting of Van Wert City Council, council members agreed that of four options previously submitted […]
POSTED: 11/09/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News