To the Editor: 45 years ago, I had the privilege of moving my family to Van Wert and joining the Central Mutual team as Director of Human Resources. Van Wert has truly proven to be a wonderful place to raise my family, work, worship, make friends, retire, and enjoy life.This is a great community that […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 6:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
A rural Van Wert man was taken by medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital on Wednesday after his minivan collided with a semi-truck. The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. on eastbound U.S. Route 30 at Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township. According to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Routt was critical […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday April 20, 2022 4:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Convoy to investigate the report of domestic violence. No arrest made or charges filed in the incident. 9:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location in Ridge Township for a male subject who was ill. 10:24 a.m. […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Van Wert 10 Wapakoneta 5 Luke Wessell struck out 10 and Van Wert snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-5 win over No. 4 Wapakoneta at Russell Fisher Field on Wednesday. In addition, Damon McCracken finished with three hits and four RBIs, including a third inning single that scored Wessell and […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview’s proposed elementary addition/renovation project will be discussed in more detail at a future meeting. During Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jeff Snyder touched on the subject briefly and said the meeting date and time is yet to be determined. The potential project was first brought up in 2019 but […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County invites members of the community to join them for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and to learn more about the services provided by the YWCA. Throughout the month of April, the YWCA has featured a social media campaign which highlights sexual assault […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that the Ohio Army National Guard will aid Ukraine by providing armored personnel carriers for use against continued Russian aggression. Following a request from the Department of Defense (DOD), the Ohio Army National Guard will give an undisclosed number of M-113 […]
POSTED: 04/21/22 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will convert two intersections along U.S. 30 near the city of Van Wert to right-in and right-out movements as part of an effort to improve the overall safety of the U.S. 30 corridor. Access across the divided highway at Dutch John Road will […]
POSTED: 04/20/22 at 2:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Three people were sentenced during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Randy Michaelson, 33, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for receiving stolen property, a fourth degree felony. He was given credit for two days served and was ordered to pay court […]
POSTED: 04/20/22 at 2:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Robert E. Crider, 71, of Delphos, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 7, 1950, to C. William “Bill” and Jessie (Nelson) Crider, who both preceded him in death. He was a 1969 graduate of Mendon Union High School. He is survived by his wife, Deb (Martin) Crider of Delphos; […]
POSTED: 04/20/22 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries