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Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

VW independent staff CONVOY — The 2022 Convoy Community Days Car Show under the water tower will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, August 13. The first 75 registrations will receive a dash plaque. 23 awards presented to vehicles built prior to 1987. Newer vehicles are welcome, but will not be judged. There will be […]

POSTED: 07/29/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff DELPHOS — Ohio 697/State St., between W. First Street and Bank St. in Delphos will close Saturday, July 30, for approximately five days for a railroad repair. Traffic will be detoured along Lincoln Highway to Middle Point-Wetzel Road back to Ohio 697.

POSTED: 07/29/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — A federal judge in California has agreed to consolidate a series of lawsuits against Facebook and appointed Ohio as the lead plaintiff in the securities class-action case against the social-media giant. Attorney General Yost will lead the class action on behalf of Ohio and any other affected investors. The […]

POSTED: 07/29/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent sports Van Wert High School Athletic Director Trent Temple has released season ticket information for the 2022 varsity Cougar football season. Fans may purchase tickets online or in-person at the Van Wert High School Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, August 1-12. 2021 season ticket holders will receive the same seats. […]

POSTED: 07/29/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Wednesday July 27, 2022 11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 11:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Pleasant Township to standby as a peace officer. 11:52 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to a residence in the […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

VW independent sports Midnight Madness will kick off practices for Van Wert’s 2022 football season. The Cougars have planned a “Midnight Madness” practice for 12:01 a.m. Monday, August 1, at Eggerss Stadium. It’s the first day all OHSAA schools can begin practicing for the upcoming fall sports season.  The practice will be open to the […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It appears the idea of possibly going with a single trash hauler in Van Wert doesn’t have much traction. During Wednesday night’s special Van Wert “Council of the Whole” meeting, most council members seemed against it and those in the audience shared their displeasure with the idea. First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information Registration for all new students in the Van Wert City Schools district is currently open for the 2022-2023 school year. Students may register at the school building they will attend: Kindergarten: Van Wert Early Childhood Center 419.238.0348Grades 1-5: Van Wert Elementary School 419.238.1761Grades 6-8: Van Wert Middle School 419.238.0727Grades 9-12: Van Wert High […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

The Van Wert Federation of Teachers donated a total of $2,500 to two local youth summer programs. The Brumback Library Summer Reading Program and the YWCA Summer Food Program each received $1,250. This is the 12th consecutive year the VWFT has been able to donate to these programs. Van Wert City Schools employees are encouraged […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club is starting their youth exchange program this year. This program allows students to be outbound or inbound exchange students. They will be hosting a young man from Ecuador for the 2022-23 school year. He will be registered to attend Crestview Local Schools. The club has a […]

POSTED: 07/28/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News