A motorcycle and pickup truck collided at the intersection of W. Main St. and Jefferson St. in downtown Van Wert on Friday. The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene shortly before 4:30 p.m. No injuries were reported. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/20/22 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Several downtown Van Wert streets will close for the upcoming Peony Festival. Setup will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and the following streets will be closed to traffic: Jefferson St., from E. Main St. to Crawford St. Central Avenue from Jefferson St. to Washington St. Main St., from W. Main […]
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Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month, sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight leader board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30 day pass to the movie theater for their entire family.Van Wert Cinemas April/May Students of the Month are (left to right) Jordyn Jewell, […]
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Thursday May 19, 2022 10:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Liberty Township to investigate a complaint of threats. 11:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 1:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Jackson Township to check on […]
POSTED: 05/20/22 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports and submitted information Van Wert Live has announced the return of the vastly popular “I Am, He Said” Celebrate The Music Of Neil Diamond concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. This concert, presented by Roger and Kay Okuley, is rescheduled from the previously sold out […]
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Early Childhood Center and Van Wert High School are among 98 schools in 27 counties awarded grant funds to help improve the overall safety and security of their buildings. The Early Childhood Center will receive $96,511.95 to implement safety upgrades from Ohio’s K-12 School Safety Grant […]
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Submitted information The Hoaglin Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. Monday evening, May 23, in the Township House, 3975 Hoaglin Center Road, Van Wert.
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The Van Wert County Commissioners recently issued a proclamation honoring all law enforcement agencies in the county for National Police Week, which is this week. The list includes the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, the Van Wert Police Department and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Photo submitted
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VW independent staff and submitted information The Young Professionals of Van Wert County (YPVW) is hosting an social media audit and networking event through their Level Up series. The intent of this series is to offer free or low-cost opportunities that would help young professionals grow and succeed in a professional setting. The social media […]
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VW independent sports A seventh inning rally kept Lincolnview’s baseball season alive, while the Crestview Knights lost a pitcher’s duel to state ranked Lima Central Catholic. Lincolnview 2 Spencerville 1 It didn’t come easy, but Lincolnview earned a sectional championship on Thursday. The top seeded and third ranked Lancers got by upset minded Spencerville 2-1, […]
POSTED: 05/20/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports