VW independent news Despite efforts by firefighters from Middle Point, Van Wert, Delphos and Ohio City, an overnight fire destroyed a home on Peter Collins Road. Those fire departments along with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, AEP and Van Wert County CERT were summoned to the home at 2 a.m. Monday morning. The home […]
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will be broadcast live and games are subject to change. WKSD Tuesday, January 4: Delphos St. John’s at Paulding (girls)Thursday, January 6: Tinora at Wayne Trace (girls)Friday, January 7: Fairview at AntwerpSaturday, January 8: […]
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Monday Mailbag will return from its holiday hiatus next Monday, January 10. In the meantime, please send your sports questions and comments to sports@thevwindependent.com and please indicate if you would like your name included or withheld.
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The New Year began in foggy fashion in Van Wert and the surrounding area. Instead of snow and or ice, which is more typical at this time of year, this was the scene in downtown Van Wert at 12:30 Saturday, January 1. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information A reminder that 2022 Van Wert County dog licenses are available at various locations around the county, via mail or online. All dogs three months or older are required to have a license, and licenses must be purchased by January 31 to avoid a penalty. Dog tags can be […]
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert’s Christmas tree pick up program will continue through Monday, January 10. Trees should be curbside by 7 a.m. There is no breakdown from ward to ward. The city asks that trees not be placed in tree bags.
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Firefighters from Wren, Willshire and Convoy, the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, and Van Wert County CERT were dispatched to a garage fire on State Route 49 in Wren, across the street from the post office. The call came in at approximately 7 a.m. Saturday, and the garage was fully engulfed in flames when emergency […]
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information It’s not exactly good news for those who do a lot of driving or those who have road trips planned in 2022. GasBuddy is predicting the New Year may bring more sharp increases to gas prices locally, statewide and nationwide, straining motorists’ wallets even more than the steep hikes […]
POSTED: 01/03/22 at 4:31 am. FILED UNDER: News