SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Northwest Ohio basketball, the state tournament and polls, Wayne Trace wrestling, salary cap issues and baseball are among this week’s Random Thoughts. O-G and Antwerp Best of luck to Ottawa-Glandorf and Antwerp at UD Arena this week, as they compete in the Division III and Division IV semifinals and hopefully the finals. […]
POSTED: 03/15/22 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Abandoned and/or blighted homes and what to do about such structures was a topic of discussion during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. At least a dozen homes inside the city limits are considered abandoned and Law Director John Hatcher told council members that he, Mayor Ken Markward and Health, […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Central Insurance Annex at The Niswonger Performing Arts Center was unveiled to donors, dignitaries and stakeholders in a celebration event held on Sunday. The festivities began with an appreciation dinner at Willow Bend Country Club with 105 annex contributors and stakeholders in attendance. Following dinner, guests enjoyed tours […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Forward hosted junior and senior Construction Equipment Technology (CET) classes from Vantage Career Center for a tour of the buildings under construction in downtown Van Wert. Van Wert Forward Property Manager Hall Block and Model Group Project Superintendent Mike Zuleger hosted the senior lab class last Thursday […]
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Submitted information The Lincolnview Theatre Department is presenting You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown for this year’s spring musical production. Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, the show is a favorite for all ages. The musical version features many of the beloved Peanuts characters including the well-known Charlie Brown played by […]
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VW independent news COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has signed Senate Bill 215, which does away with a requirement for legal gun owners 21 or older to have a permit or training to carry a concealed weapon. The new law, which will take effect June 12, makes Ohio the 23rd state to allow concealed carry […]
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VW independent news A fatal crash on Emerson Road in Pleasant Township is under investigation by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Tom Riggenbach, deputies received a 911 call at 12:31 p.m. Saturday, after a car crashed into a wooded area near the 9000 block of Emerson Road. Based on evidence gathered […]
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Following a two-month illness, Jean Owens, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Homestead at Towne Center, where she lived for a short time. Jean was born Joyce Jeanine Keirns on February 28, 1933, in Delphos. From a young age, she preferred to be called Jean. She grew up in Jackson, Michigan, but often visited […]
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the boys basketball state tournament, which tips off Friday morning at the University of Dayton Arena. The OHSAA girls basketball state tournament wrapped up Saturday night at UD Arena, which will also host the First Four of the NCAA men’s […]
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police March 13, 12:19 a.m. – Matthew Glass of Payne was arrested on a probation violation and for impersonating a peace officer in the 400 block of W. Ervin Rd. March 12, 2 a.m. – Ethan Sheckels, 18, of Van Wert, Landon Nowak, 18, of Grover Hill and a 16-year-old Van Wert boy […]
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement