VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS – The deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is nearing and OVHF wants to hear from those who know former service members who are excelling and making a difference in society. Originated in 1992, the Hall of Fame recognizes those who served in […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Gary Taylor donates $1,000 to Van Wert County Humane Society’s ongoing Shower the Shelter fundraising campaign. His hope is it will encourage others to donate to the Humane Society to help furnish the building. Pictured with Taylor is capital campaign chairperson Michelle White. To donate, go to https://www.vwchs.org/shower-the-shelter. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by his personal physician. According to his office, DeWine has been experiencing mild symptoms such as a runny nose, head ache, body aches, and a sore throat. Earlier on Friday,DeWine received a monoclonal antibody treatment and is […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday April 14, 2022 12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert in reference to a stray dog on the property. 12:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Union Township to investigate a reported burglary alarm. 6:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff Pastor Jim Burns and the congregation at the Liberty Baptist Church invites everyone to attend the church’s special Easter Services Sunday morning, April 17, at 501 E. Third Street, Van Wert. A “restaurant style” breakfast will be served between 9-10 a.m. in the Blue and Teen Rooms. The menu includes biscuits and […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Gloria M. (Mohr) Fast, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:09 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Van Wert. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Van Wert, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Webb) Mohr, who both preceded her in death. She married William C. Fast, August 29, 1954, and he preceded her […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information Five local girls have been selected for the 2022 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth, Keri McClure and Anthony Adams, co-chairpersons of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The program provides cash awards to seniors of Van Wert County high schools who best exhibit the […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department’s annual free Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. If weather is an issue, a drive-thru event will take place instead. The hunt will take place on the Smiley Park baseball diamonds. Children ages infant to 10 years are invited to […]
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Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently installed their new officers for the 2022-2023 lodge year. Patricia J. Mathew was installed as the new Exalted Ruler for Van Wert Lodge. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are known for their promotion of Americanism, drug abuse education and support of […]
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VW independent sports Baseball Crestview 2 Columbus Grove 1 CONVOY — Carson Hunter gave up just two hits and Mason Speith scored on a sixth inning RBI single by Parker Speith, giving Crestview a 2-1 win over Columbus Grove on Thursday. Hunter, who struck out the side in the top of seventh, fanned 10 and […]
POSTED: 04/15/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports