Members of the public had the opportunity to learn more about Van Wert County’s first ever roundabout during an open house held Tuesday afternoon in the Vantage Career Center parking lot. The collaborative effort between Vantage, ODOT, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Army National Guard included a makeshift roundabout made up of […]
POSTED: 04/13/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The City of Van Wert will begin its brush pickup program for 2022 on Monday, May 16. Brush should be out by 7 a.m. on that date and two others, Monday, June 27, and Monday, August 22. Brush should be placed curbside but not near poles or trees. City crews will not […]
POSTED: 04/13/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center Superintendent Rick Turner proudly displays a plaque from the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce recognizing Vantage’s 45 years of business success in the Van Wert community. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/13/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information DEFIANCE — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that his campaign for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District raised $415,000 during the first quarter of 2022. “I’m humbled by the overwhelming support of voters from across Ohio,” Reidel said. Riedel is running against three others seeking the GOP nomination. The winner of the race will […]
POSTED: 04/13/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Robert “Bub” Grothouse, 68, of Delphos, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s. He was born May 25, 1953, in Lima to Robert “Bob” and Luella (Sawmiller) Grothouse. His father passed away in 2015, and his mother survives in Delphos. Bub is also survived by a daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Welker of Bradenton, […]
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 5:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Linda L. Baer, 79, of Convoy, passed away at 11:01 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022, at The James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born September 2, 1942, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Harold David and Cecille Jeanette (Foley) Allison, who both preceded her in death. She married Charles E. Baer October 23, […]
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday April 11, 2022 6:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Tully Township to investigate a report of reckless operation. 6:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Liberty Township for a report of a dead deer in the roadway. 8:11 a.m. – Deputes attempted to make contact with a resident in […]
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Betty L. Carter, age 78, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born June 7, 1943, in Van Wert, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Bebout) Sheets, who both preceded her in death. She married Larry K. Carter September 15, 1962 and he preceded her […]
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Saturday, April 9, 3:56 p.m. – arrested Michael Placke, 65, and Cheryl Placke, 59, both of Van Wert for possession of marijuana after the police department and fire department were summoned to the 600 block of N. Franklin St. to investigate smoke alarms going off. Friday, April 8, 11:06 a.m. – arrested […]
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Heavy fog was evident in downtown Van Wert and the surrounding area Tuesday morning. Visibility was near zero in some spots and the foggy conditions caused county schools go on a delay, then eventually cancel in-person classes for the day. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/12/22 at 5:31 am. FILED UNDER: News