VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation recently received funding from the Ohio Arts Council to commission an Ohio artist to champion a local project with a strong community planning component. The artist chosen was Augusto Bordelois out of Cleveland, who will create a mural in downtown Van Wert. As part of the […]
POSTED: 07/07/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
It won’t be rubber ducks dropped into Town Creek this Saturday night – it’ll be “duck eggs.” Thousands of ping pong balls will be emptied into the water for the Duck Egg Drop, which is replacing the annual Duck Derby as part of Main St. Van Wert’s Block Party. The “duck eggs” will be dropped […]
POSTED: 07/07/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — The Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. The program funds the demolition of dilapidated commercial and residential buildings and the revitalization of surrounding properties.
POSTED: 07/07/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news COLUMBUS — Ohio has launched its new eWarrants system, a statewide criminal justice database that will improve the accuracy of state and federal background checks and streamline the process to file warrants and protection orders in Ohio. The new eWarrants interface is a shared information technology system free for use by courts […]
POSTED: 07/07/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday July 05, 2022 12:56 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Juvenile Court for failure to appear. Otto Masters, 33, of Antwerp, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility pending court. Masters was located by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 1:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in […]
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor SCOTT — Firefighters from four departments fought hot and very humid conditions and a house fire near the Van Wert-Paulding County line Tuesday afternoon. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department was first dispatched to the South Sherman St. home at approximately 2 p.m. The home is on the Van Wert County side of […]
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Humane Society recently received a donation of $350 from children in the Washington Place subdivision who held a lemonade and cookie stand in their neighborhood. Pictured are Brooklyn Hurless, Jasleen Sharma, Humane Society Board President Deb Sealscott, Emma Mawer and Bella Hurless. The children requested that the funds be used to […]
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is offering a back-to-school self-defense classes for high school seniors as well as young women either starting or returning to college this fall. This free, one-night class is planned for 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 8, at the YWCA. The class is provided by the Van […]
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Things looked rather ominous over Middle Point at nightfall Tuesday night, as storm clouds loomed over parts of Van Wert County. Fortunately, this cloud looked more menacing than it actually was. More showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Photo courtesy of Nick Wolford
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Rotary Club of Van Wert has announced local CPA Andrew Bashore will serve as club president for the 2022-2023 year. With the Van Wert Rotary Club being established in 1920, Bashore will serve as the 101st installed president of the club, assuming the role from last year’s president, Vicki Smith. […]
POSTED: 07/06/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News