VW independent news A criminal charge is pending in connection with the mid-December shooting death of a Van Wert Middle School student. Kaine Leppard, 13, suffered a fatal gunshot wound December 19 at a South Tyler St. home. According to Van Wert Police Chief Doug Weigle, a trained crime scene officer was called in to […]
POSTED: 03/24/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2022 State of the State Address to the Ohio General Assembly on Wednesday, his first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The speech highlighted his administration’s accomplishments with legislators while also focusing on future initiatives. DeWine touted the Ohio economy’s successes […]
POSTED: 03/24/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Fort Wayne man charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, aggravated robbery and two counts of felonious assault appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Brandon Fair, 36, signed a time waiver in open court and requested additional time to prepare his case. His April trial date was postponed […]
POSTED: 03/23/22 at 1:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The National Weather Service has designated this week as Ohio Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week to promote severe weather awareness and preparedness, including reminders and safety tips. Severe thunderstorms produce a variety of weather hazards including tornadoes, large hail, damaging straight line winds, flooding and lightning. Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds in […]
POSTED: 03/23/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School PBIS February Student of the Month winners have been announced. Each month, Van Wert Cinemas rewards one student from each grade level at Van Wert High School for displaying positive behaviors and actions in school. Students are recognized for their positive behaviors by staff members, and names are entered […]
POSTED: 03/23/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert High School Theatre Department is inviting the public to attend the “Royal Extravaganza” event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Lobby, ahead of the spring musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Those in attendance will be able to play enchanted bingo, […]
POSTED: 03/23/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Due to increased potential for severe weather the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has canceled the outdoor warning siren activation for the statewide tornado drill scheduled for 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the severe weather […]
POSTED: 03/22/22 at 5:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Steven E. Warden, 61, of Brighton, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 20, 2022. Steve was many things to many people – a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa; a best friend, a favorite uncle, and the very most attentive host. He was the person his close friends and family would […]
POSTED: 03/22/22 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Karlo Broussard will present “Religion: Why Should I Care?” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Delphos St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Broussard is a dynamic and gifted Catholic speaker for Catholic Answers. It’s often said that what people need (especially teenagers and young adults) is not Aquinas’s Five Ways for proving […]
POSTED: 03/22/22 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Teresa S. Goodenough, 63, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at The Gardens of Paulding. Teresa was born on April 22, 1958, in St. Marys to Donald and Miriam (Bollinger) Baer. She worked for Lewis Bread Company at Chief Supermarket in Paulding as a stock manager. Teresa spent time volunteering at Paulding County Carnegie Library […]
POSTED: 03/22/22 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries