SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If all goes according to plan, a handful of Van Wert streets will be repaved this summer. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming shared the proposed list during Monday night’s Van Wert City Council meeting. It includes Jackson St., from Jefferson to Fulton; Frothingham St., from Walnut to Wayne; Fisher Ave., from Neel to […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news COLUMBUS — Two Van Wert County fire departments are among 113 fire departments in 52 counties named as recipients of the 2022 Fire Department Equipment Grants, administered by the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal. The Ohio City Volunteer Fire and EMS has received a $10,000 grant for personal […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently honored Trustee Chairman Richard Kline as their “Officer of the Year” for the 2021-2022 lodge year. Kline has been active in promoting the programs of the lodge and has put a lot of time and work into the upkeep of the lodge, […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news CONVOY — If you drive by Crestview High School and see emergency vehicles there – it’s not an emergency. With the cooperation of the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Convoy and Wren Fire Departments, Luthern Life Flight and 2A’s Auto, Crestview will present a mock crash to the student body. The outdoor […]
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Submitted information The Annual YWCA geranium sale order deadline is 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. All plants are hardy root geraniums sold in 4 ½ inch pots with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available. Colors available for plants are: red, white, lavender, fuchsia, pink, light salmon and tangerine. Baskets are available in […]
POSTED: 04/26/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael Joseph Murnane, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 1:19 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1951, in Fort Wayne, to Edmund Joseph (Joe) and Virginia Ruth (Keen) Murnane, who both preceded him in death. He married Pamela (Burris) Benya August 22, 2015 and she survives. […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 1:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 24, 9:12 a.m. – received a report of criminal damaging at Franklin Park. Saturday, April 23, 8:44 p.m. – receved a report of domestic violence in the 900 block of S. Shannon St. Saturday, April 23, 7:22 p.m. – received a theft report from Pak-A-Sak on N. Washington St. Friday, […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
To the Editor: I have been around Van Wert Football as long as I can remember. I have experienced the program on sidelines as a ball boy for 10 years and as a player for four years. As I watched from the sidelines as a young kid , I learned so much about the programs […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: I am taking the time to write this letter to share my reasons for supporting the Eggerss Stadium project in downtown Van Wert. I know that many of you reading this may have had similar experiences as me, but some may be new to our community and have not had a lifetime […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Friday April 22, 2022 12:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Tully Township to check an abandon 911 call. 6:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Jackson Township to investigate the report of a car deer accident. No injuries reported. 9:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Pleasant Township […]
POSTED: 04/25/22 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement