Local gas prices continue to surge toward $4 a gallon. Pump prices abruptly jumped from $3.31 to $3.79 per gallon at Lassus Handy Dandy in Van Wert Thursday morning and similar increases occurred at other gas stations around the city, with prices ranging between $3.59 and $3.79 per gallon for self-serve regular unleaded. Scott Truxell/Van […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Eunice Yvonne Bernhardt, 58, of Ohio City died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on January 12, 1964, in Van Wert the daughter of Max Miller and Janet Ann (Bell) Bennett, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Carl Bernhardt […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Elementary School has announced its new designation as a “Heart Safe School” by Project ADAM. A Heart Safe School designation increases the likelihood that students, staff, and visitors will survive sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) while on campus. Van Wert City Schools saw the need for cardiac response training […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Four people appeared for sentencing hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week, while three others appeared for different hearings. Josh Sargent, 40, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 12 months in prison on each of two counts of domestic violence, both fourth degree felonies. The sentences were ordered […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation has announced their spring grant cycle is open and accepting online applications via the Grants Manager software available on their website, https://vanwertcountyfoundation.org/grants/grantportal/. The Online Grants Manager compiles information and support materials for applicants to manage their online grant requests. The process allows grantees an easy way to see […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month, sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month are put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas February Students of the Month are: Bryson Clifton (absent), Eva Powell, Londyn […]
POSTED: 03/03/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Daniel Roebuck, an actor best known for roles including Deputy Marshal Robert Biggs in The Fugitive and its spinoff film U.S. Marshals, plus television roles in Lost, Matlock and more, is coming to Van Wert Sunday, March 13 for a special showing of a 2017 film he wrote, directed, and starred in called, […]
POSTED: 03/02/22 at 9:31 am. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The City of Van Wert has a new police chief and he’s no stranger to the force. With family, friends, city officials and emloyees and other law enforcement officers looking on, Doug Weigle was officially sworn in by Mayor Ken Markward during a short ceremony held Tuesday afternoon at the Municipal Building. […]
POSTED: 03/02/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sgt. Steven Boroff (above) was sworn in as the Van Wert Police Department’s newest lieutenant on Tuesday. Mayor Ken Markward administered the oath while Boroff’s wife Heather held the Bible. New Police Chief Doug Weigle (below) has his new badge pinned on by his wife Tammie. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/02/22 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA has announced their 2022 Scholarship for Young Women finalists. All three attend Van Wert High School. Kayla Krites – Kayla is the daughter of Matt and Judy Krites Liesel Lare – Liesel is the daughter of Nathan and Rebecca Lare Brooklyn Laukhuf – Brooklyn is the daughter of Jeremy and Cristi Laukhuf All […]
POSTED: 03/02/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News