VW independent staff The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County during the remainder of May and into early June. All outlined work is weather permitting. Grill Road/Kear Road/Bonnewitz Avenue between Dutch John Road and Flagler Street in the city of Van Wert will be restricted to local traffic only […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information GREENVILLE — As the nation celebrates National EMS Week May 16-21, Spirit EMS is publicly inviting the community to their celebration of 15 years of service to western Ohio and eastern Indiana. Owners Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron L. Guthrie have extended an invitation to the entire community to […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday May 12, 2022 1:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm in Pleasant Township. 2:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an open line 911 call at a residence in the Village of Convoy. 6:43 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to a residence in Liberty Township in reference to a stray dog on the property. 7:58 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert’s Jace Fast returns a shot during Thursday’s Division II sectionals at UNOH. Fast qualified for district competition by defeating Gabe Rutter of Shawnee 7-5, 6-4, Wade Ginther of Bluffton 6-3, 6-2, and Aristide Brastille of St. Marys Memorial 6-1, 6-3. He’ll return to action Saturday for seeding at the district level. Photo submitted
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Lincolnview 7 Parkway 6 (eight innings) Ashlyn Price drove in the winning run in the eighth inning and No. 3 seed Lincolnview survived a scare with a 7-6 win over No. 6 seed Parkway in the Division IV sectional finals on Thursday. The Lancers led 2-0 after two innings but Parkway […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Rylee Miller swings at a pitch during Thursday’s Division IV softball sectional championship game against New Bremen. Miller finished with two hits and an RBI but unfortunately, the 10th seeded Cardinals scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning and stunned the No. 2 seed Knights 4-2. Crestview will play […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If all goes according to plan, more entertainment options will be offered locally sometime in 2023. A restaurant/sports bar will be added to Van Wert Cinemas on Lincoln Highway, along with a modern arcade. Donna Saunders, who owns the theater with her husband Rod, confirmed plans for the 10,000 square foot addition […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Crestview High School recently held their Senior Convocation to recognize seniors for their academic and athletic accomplishments with awards from the teaching staff along with scholarships and recognition from various community and school organizations. High School Principal Dave Bowen began and closed the evening with remarks about the successes […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Three cars were damaged in a crash at Wren-Landeck and Glenmore Roads, between Ohio City and Wren. The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday and injuries were reported. A third car was parked in a driveway and was unoccupied. Ohio City, Wren, Willshire and Van Wert emergency responders were on the scene. The Van […]
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Area organizations planning to hold official Memorial Day services are encouraged to send the information, including date, time, location and a brief rundown of events to editor@thevwindependent.com.
POSTED: 05/13/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News