JOEL GERMANN/special to the independent Work presses on in the Odd Fellows Lodge with utility installation, wall framing, and continued demolition. Utilities run the gamut from personal use – water, electricity, and gas for residential spaces, to commercial spaces – plumbing, fire suppression, and air circulation. Water utilities will be used for restroom access, both […]
POSTED: 07/27/22 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday July 25, 2022 3:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Washington Township to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 9:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Delphos on a complaint of a loose dog. 9:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the City […]
POSTED: 07/26/22 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Phase I of Van Wert Forward’s downtown renovation project is progressing as expected. That was the word given by Van Wert Forward Property Manager Hall Block during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Phase I includes 11 parcels which will become 12 first floor commercial spaces and 36 residential units. […]
POSTED: 07/26/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The USDA National School Lunch Program has ended and will not be renewed for the 2022-2023 school year. The program provided free lunches to all students during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 COVID-19 pandemic years. Free and reduced price breakfasts and lunches will be available to eligible students. Here are breakfast and lunch […]
POSTED: 07/26/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) is looking for input on how the current rate of inflation is affecting residents of the 5th District, which includes Van Wert County. To take the survey, click here.
POSTED: 07/26/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around fall sports, baseball cards, a preseason football poll, and guest selectors. Fall sports It doesn’t seem possible but at this time next week, fall sports practices will be underway around the area and around the state. I’m not sure about you, but it feels […]
POSTED: 07/26/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Cash in at Fountain Park It’s summertime and live music has us all feeling fine! We find ourselves at Week No. 9 of the Feel Good Friday Series, which is completely funded by The Van Wert County Foundation. This Friday, The Johnny Folsum 4 “walk the line” from Raleigh, North Carolina to “cash” in on […]
POSTED: 07/25/22 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Saturday July 23, 2022 1:00 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Township for a subject that had fallen. 2:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township for a complaint of excessive noise. 5:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township for a complaint of excessive […]
POSTED: 07/25/22 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Kathy Stanley, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, under hospice Care at the Celina Manor after a brief battle with dementia. Kathy was born September 16, 1950, in Van Wert, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Van Wert High School in 1968 and was a devoted employee to Kennedy […]
POSTED: 07/25/22 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview Local Schools was the site of active assailant training on Saturday. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, Wren Fire and EMS, Van Wert Fire and EMS and Van Wert County CERT took part in the drill, which lasted several hours. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/25/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News