Tuesday June 14, 2022 12:00-2:30 a.m. – Deputies, CERT Team, Ohio City Fire, Wren Fire, Willshire Fire, Convoy Fire, Rockford Fire began to respond to numerous reports of trees and power lines down, transformer fires on various roadways, and residential lighting strikes, in Harrison Township, Willshire Township, Liberty Township, York Township, Village of Wren, and the […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lincolnview track and field standout Daegan Hatfield, the son of Steve and Angie Hatfield, recently signed a national letter of intent to participate in track and field at Wittenberg University. Hatfield was an individual State qualifier in cross country as a well as a team qualifier. He was the indoor Division II and Division III State […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLUMBUS — Several area boys and girls basketball teams will compete in different divisions this winter, according to information released this week by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Parkway, Spencerville, Columbus Grove and Hicksville are moving from Division IV to Division III in boys basketball, while Bath is going from Division […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After delay of more than two years, the Lincolnview Board of Education is ready to move ahead with plans to add elementary classrooms and improve school security. During a special meeting held Tuesday night, the board unanimously approved a resolution to move forward with an elementary classroom wing addition, kindergarten renovation, elementary […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
A two vehicle crash on U.S. 30, east of Dutch John Road in Van Wert resulted in one fatality Tuesday afternoon. According to Van Wert County Sheriff Tom Riggenbach, the crash occurred shortly after 3 p.m. when a 2004 Dodge Neon driven by Carey A. Waltz, 54, of Van Wert, crossed the median and hit […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the winners of the 2021-2022 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What does it mean to love your country.” The students competed in divisions, […]
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday night’s storm system caused considerable damage in parts of Van Wert County, including the Ohio City area. Shown is storm damage on Greenville Road near Walnut Grove Church Road (above) and Flager Road (below). Photos submitted
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the health department conference room at 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300, Van Wert.
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The next Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the ESC conference room, 900 Fairground Drive, Paulding.
POSTED: 06/15/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sarah “Sally” McConn, 85, of Ohio City passed early Monday morning, June 13, 2022, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Sarah is survived by her husband Herbert “Herk” McConn her husband of 65 years (of Ohio City); her three children, Luella (Chris) Kortendick of Milwaukee, Gwen (Chris) Overholt and Patrick (Amy) […]
POSTED: 06/14/22 at 6:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries