SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Look out Houston, Texas – the Van Wert Cougars are coming. The Van Wert High School Robotics team earned top honors in the big robot division at the Buckeye Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center this past weekend by capturing the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award, which “celebrates outstanding […]
POSTED: 03/29/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Residents living near a planned storage facility on South Shannon St. spoke to Van Wert City Council on Monday, but the result wasn’t what they hoped for. Neighboring property owners appealed a recent Zoning Board decision to approve conditional use for construction of a storage unit facility between 615-619 South Shannon Street. […]
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After a short period of locally declining prices, Monday was a jolt for anyone who needed to gas up, as pump prices abruptly rose between 30 and 50 cents per gallon at seven of the nine gas stations in Van Wert. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff St. Mark’s Evangelical Church in Van Wert has set the church’s Holy Week schedule for the week of April 10. April 10, Palm Sunday – Worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with the 10:30 service live streamed on Facebook. April 14, Maundy Thursday – Holy Communion at 12 and 7:30 p.m., […]
POSTED: 03/28/22 at 10:07 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings during the week of April 1. “When I heard the announcement I was super excited,” said Mark Smith of Sylvania, Ohio, who has regularly attended meetings at the Kingdom Hall. “Being able to shake hands and hug […]
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Submitted information The sounds of gospel music will soon fill the Family Life Center at Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert as the 21st Annual Southern Gospel Music Expo kicks off on April 1. Gary Adams, Cheryl Burk and Kim Mason make up the gospel group Trinity and it was their vision to bring a […]
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Van Wert Police March 26, 9:42 p.m. – Garick Hough, 30, of Ohio City, was arrived for violating a civil protection order after an incident in the 500 block of W. Main St. March 26, 9:24 p.m. – a burglary report was taken in the 800 block of Shaffer St. March 26, 11:32 a.m. – […]
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Note: The information provided by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office allows for a timely snapshot of events in the community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation […]
POSTED: 03/28/22 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports and submitted information After lettering all four years, 2016 Van Wert High School graduate Brandon Amstutz has been hired to coach the Van Wert Cougar boys tennis team, which will open the 2022 season at Kenton this Friday. Amstutz played first singles when the Cougars captured the WBL tennis championship in 2016, […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information High school juniors and seniors and college students looking for employment for the summer or full-time work are invited to the 2022 Reverse Job Fair, scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The deadline to register is Monday, April 4. Local premier manufacturers, healthcare and business organizations will be […]
POSTED: 03/28/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News