VW independent staff and submitted information In response to the increasing number of people waiting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that Van Wert County citizens are being invited to become associate members of the Buckeye State […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Monday May 02, 2022 5:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Union Township to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries reported. 8:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Washington Township to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 8:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police Saturday, April 30, 1:20 p.m. – Van Wert Fire and EMS was dispatched to an Indian Hill residence for a medical emergency. Forced entry was made and the person was treated. Saturday, April 30, 4 p.m. – received a report of identify fraud in the 200 block of Prairie Drive. Saturday, April […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today’s primary ballot is light, but it includes important local and statewide issues and races. Registered voters in the Van Wert City Schools district, comprised of 20 precincts, will decide on a much publicized 20-year, 1.15 mill bond issue to renovate Eggerss Stadium. If approved, it would raise $5 million dollars for […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools was recognized with four professional Achievement Awards at the Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA) annual spring conference held in Columbus April 28-29. VWCS received a Mark of Distinction award in the writing category for its news release titled VWCS Thanks Local Partners for New AEDs, which was originally published on […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Lincolnview High School junior class is hosting the 2022 junior/senior prom from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Junior Fair building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Neon Nights.” There will be an open house for the public from 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by a promenade outside the […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information PAULDING — John Paulding Historical Society is planning an exhibit in June and July to help commemorate the Paulding County Fair’s 150th anniversary. The first fair at the current county fairgrounds was held in 1872, and a big centennial celebration was held in 1972. The museum has several artifacts […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A half-marathon winner with local ties, softball sectionals, this week’s baseball poll, NWC and WBL baseball and softball races are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Winner Congratulations to 2019 Lincolnview High School graduate Karter Tow, who won Saturday’s Capital City Men’s Half-Marathon in downtown Columbus. It’s quite an accomplishment to say the […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Lincolnview 1 Delphos Jefferson 0 DELPHOS — Dane Ebel allowed just one hit and struck out 17 and No. 4 Lincolnview moved to 6-0 in the Northwest Conference by edging Delphos Jefferson 1-0 on Monday. The game’s lone run came in the second inning. Austin Bockrath hit a two out triple, […]
POSTED: 05/03/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert “Tyler” Priest, 26, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Rita’s hospital. Tyler was born May 8, 1995, in Defiance, to Kara Kreger and Bob Priest. Tyler was a 2014 graduate of Van Wert High School. Tyler is survived by his parents, Kara (Mike) Kreger and Bob (Karlene) Priest; sisters, […]
POSTED: 05/02/22 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries