VW independent staff and submitted information 24 local (elementary, middle school and high school) educators recently gathered for the annual weeklong Education on Location. This Ashland University-sanctioned course offered continuing education units required by the Ohio Department of Education as well as three credit hours toward a degree. The event was coordinated by the local […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday June 16, 2022 12:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist Van Wert Police. 4:03 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence in the Village of Convoy for a subject that fell. 7:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert Live has announced a Night of Jazz featuring Grace Kelly, presented by Chuck and Karen Koch, Mark and Michelle White, and Koch And White Law at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 23, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Grace Kelly is ready to spread good musical vibes with […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. or until food is gone Tuesday, June 28. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. The mobile food […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class wanted a way to involve the public in the fundraising efforts for their class project: Humane Society landscaping. The class determined a fun way to involve the public was to host a “Name a Dog” raffle. The goal of the raffle was to give children in the […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS – All Ohio residents are welcome to experience the state’s fishing opportunities in public waters without purchasing a license Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, as part of the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s annual Free Fishing Weekend. All size and bag limits will apply during these two days.
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — With the warm-weather storm season heating up, Attorney General Dave Yost is reminding Ohioans to watch out for home-repair scammers and fake charities soliciting donations on behalf of individuals affected by storms. “Shady storm chasers make my blood boil – they look to severe weather watches and warnings to try to make […]
POSTED: 06/17/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert County CERT and the Salvation Army are teaming up to accept donations for the victims of a Hughes St. house fire. The Van Wert Fire Department was summoned to the scene Wednesday afternoon. After meeting with the family, it was determined that the following items along with monetary gifts are […]
POSTED: 06/16/22 at 2:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Carey Andrew Waltz, 54, of Van Wert and his beloved dog Henry were called home together on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born August 4, 1967, in Van Wert to Cloyd P. and Georgene “Jean” (Mattson) Waltz. He married Deborah (Brookman) Waltz, March 9, 1996, was deeply loved and they shared 26 years together. […]
POSTED: 06/16/22 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday June 15, 2022 8:20 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence in Hoaglin Township for a subject who had fallen. 8:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Washington Township for a residential alarm. 12:26 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to a residence in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a dog. […]
POSTED: 06/16/22 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement