VW independent news The Van Wert County Board of Elections will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, then will certify the results of the May 3 primary election at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert.
POSTED: 05/12/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Karle Oliver, 51, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born in New York on June 2, 1970, to Lauchland and Jean Matthews-Oliver, who both preceded him in death. Karle was a loyal New York Yankees fan. He was very proud of his New York roots and enjoyed cheering his […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 3:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday May 10, 2022 6:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Jackson Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No Injuries reported. 7:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Tully Township for the report of loose chickens. 9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Hoaglin Township for a report […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert’s Sofi Houg and Nate Phillips are among the many athletes who will participate in the 2022 Western Buckeye League Track and Field Meet at Van Wert High School this afternoon and Friday. Bob Barnes/file photos
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 4:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Crestview 3 Spencerville 1 SPENCERVILLE — Carson Hunter snapped a 1-1 tie by tripling in Parker Speith and Nate Litchle in the top of the seventh, giving Crestview a 3-1 win over Spencerville on Tuesday. Hunter also scored on a passed ball in the sixth, which tied the game 1-1. Spencerville’s […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 4:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
More than 250 fifth graders flocked to downtown Van Wert for Tuesday’s “Let’s Get Down to Business” event, hosted by Career Connections of Van Wert County. On a picture perfect day, students were able to learn more about various local businesses through interactive exhibits and guided tours, while learning about economics and financial literacy. Bob […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA is preparing for its 27th annual Summer Food Program. This program is free of cost to all participants and will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. June 6-July 29 at the Goedde Building, 205 W. Crawford St. Participants will receive breakfast, lunch and be actively engaged in activities on […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Vantage students celebrated In-Demand Jobs Week by participating in the fourth annual Career Advanced Placement (CAP) Signing Day, held on Friday, May 6. The event marks the beginning of students’ professional careers, as both they and their employers, often those that have worked for or interned at throughout their […]
POSTED: 05/11/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Once Upon a Van Wert We meet new guests at every concert. This past Sunday, the Blue Man Group offered up yet another opportunity to meet visitors from near and far as they ventured upon Northwest Ohio’s Music City for entertainment. With the Cavalier Steel Drum band playing in the background and a lobby party […]
POSTED: 05/10/22 at 8:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Joshua Reichert, 44, of Wren, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Decatur, Indiana, May 16, 1977, the son of Joseph and Jo E. (Brunner) Reichert. He attended Trinity Church in Van Wert. Joshua is survived by his father, Joseph Reichert of Wren; a son, Chase Reichert of […]
POSTED: 05/10/22 at 10:56 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries