VW independent news The Van Wert Police Department continues to investigate a weekend stabbing that sent a man to the hospital. According to a police report, officers were summoned to the 500 block of East Central Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday after the victim was walking around, knocking on doors and asking for help. […]
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports WSKD 99.7FM will once again broadcast the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Boys Basketball Tournament from the opening tipoff to the final buzzer. The 100th annual tournament will begin on Friday and run through Sunday.
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff and submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its annual oratorical contest at CHP Home Care & Hospice. The topic was “Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times.” Eliza Leiendecker, a homeschooled eighth grade student from Van Wert earned first place honors in the contest. Berkley Webster, a third-grader at Van […]
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Van Wert County CERT has joined the National Fire Association and Van Wert County fire departments in donating used fire gear to Ukraine in the war against Russia. On Saturday, county fire departments gathered up what they had and headed out at midnight to deliver the gear to the drop off point so that it […]
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VW independent news The Lincolnview Board of Education will hold a special board meeting/work session at 5 p.m. today and to tour Elida Elementary and New Bremen school facilities. No board action is anticipated.
POSTED: 03/14/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Details of a plan three years in the making were shared by Northwest State Community College officials on Friday. Archbold-based NSCC will open a full service satellite campus at the former Kennedy Manufacturing building to serve students from Van Wert and Paulding counties and classes starting this fall. The college has purchased […]
POSTED: 03/11/22 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
These renderings show Northwest State Community College’s plans for the first and second floors of the former Kennedy Manufacturing building on E. Sycamore St. in Van Wert. NSCC has purchased the property and will transform it into a full service campus.
POSTED: 03/11/22 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Forward has announced Central Insurance as a financial partner in the restoration and revitalization of downtown Van Wert. Central has invested $17 million in the multi-phase development project that will create new, welcoming, multi-use spaces and positively impact quality of life for generations to come. “Central was […]
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Van Wert independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce hosted its 100th annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Willow Bend Country Club on Wednesday with a semi-formal “Black and White,” themed event. Award winners from the evening were Van Wert Family Physicians who received the prestigious Crystal Image Award, which honors […]
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VW independent news Van Wert City Council’s Health, Service, and Safety Committee meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, March 14, has been canceled. City Council’s regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 515 E. Main St.
POSTED: 03/11/22 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News