SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The recent winter storm (February 2-4) padded the stats for material usage and miles driven for snow and ice control by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in northwest Ohio. However, compared to last winter, the numbers still lag behind the same time period last year, including nearly 25,000 fewer tons of […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information CONVOY — Crestview will induct it’s newest class into the Crestview Educator Hall of Fame at the boys basketball game on Friday, February 18, between the junior varsity and varsity contests. The inductees are Dan Feasel, Paul Pohlman and Mary Sheets. Feasel held many positions during his tenure at […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the former Anthony Wayne School on North Jefferson Street (above) pending the award of funding, and the Land Bank has acquired the former Holiday Inn/Days Inn/Van Wert Inn on North Washington Street (below). Grant funds are being sought to […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in the process of finalizing new flood plain maps for Van Wert County. Van Wert City Council was told of the new maps during Monday night’s meeting and it was noted changes could result in higher property insurance rates for some people. Three public hearings […]
POSTED: 02/16/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information and VW independent staff Community Health Professionals (CHP) began delivering in-home hospice services in northwest Ohio in 1985 and hat same year, Phil and Robin Farris founded P&R Home IV Service in their home in rural Van Wert County. The relationship between the home health and hospice agency and the home infusion service […]
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 10:39 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Cinemas has been under new ownership since June, 2020 and during that time, improvements have been made to make going to the movies the best experience possible, with the most notable improvement being new luxury seating. Van Wert Cinemas is currently in the beginning stages of […]
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 10:28 am. FILED UNDER: Business
A very Polish Palindrome A palindrome is a word, number, phrase, or other sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward. February 22, 2022 is a very rare “Twos”day for more reasons than the numeric date. On this rare Tuesday in Van Wert, the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at The Niswonger […]
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Firefighters from Wren, Willshire and Convoy were called on to battle cold temperatures and an overnight garage fire in Wren. Van Wert County CERT also responded to the scene early Tuesday morning. Van Wert County CERT photo
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 13, 9:19 p.m. – Lynn Jerome, 61, of Van Wert, was arrested for OVI in the 200 block of E. Main St. February 11, 6:37 p.m. – Ann Kirk, 34, of Van Wert, was arrested for domestic violence after an incident in the 200 block of Burt St. February 10, 9:41 […]
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports CONVOY – Cali Gregory scored 22 points and Crestview closed the regular season by rallying for an impressive 52-45 win over Division I Holland Springfield on Monday. The Lady Knights found themselves trailing 18-12 after the first quarter. Gregory dropped in a pair of treys in the opening quarter and Ellie Kline […]
POSTED: 02/15/22 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports