SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A seat on the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education is now open after the resignation of board member Dr. Rachel White. Her resignation was accepted during Tuesday night’s board meeting. White, who was appointed to the board in December of 2018 and was elected to a full term in November, […]
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Submitted information Van Wert is helping celebrate the 2022 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS Week), July 17-23. The theme Restoring Trust, Creating Hope highlights how community corrections professionals are working to reduce recidivism and keep the community safe. The annual PPPS Week campaign is a time to engage the public, policymakers, and legislators […]
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The former Van Wert Inn on N. Washington St. was the site of training by the Van Wert Fire Department. Firefighters conducted various drills inside and outside the now vacant structure. The building is slated for demolition later this year. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
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VW independent staff MIDDLE POINT — Huggy Bear Campground will be the site of Huggy Bear’s Showcase of the Bands, St. Jude Benefit, this Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23. The annual event has raised over $1 million to date. Below is the schedule of events and various offerings during the two day event, […]
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The YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its sixth annual golf outing on Sunday, August 14, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. The day will be filled with golf, a variety of games, and good door prizes with a meal to follow. Check in will be at 1 p.m. and tee time is scheduled […]
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Monday July 18, 2022 4:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the Village of Convoy to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 7:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in […]
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Van Wert Police Monday, July 11, 2:01 p.m. – deployed a taser on an aggressive dog during an arrest at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Monday, July 11, 4:57 p.m. – a person in the 300 block of S. Cherry St. was warned for misuse of the 911 system. Tuesday, July 12, 11:26 a.m. – […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — School safety was the main topic during Monday night’s brief meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education. Board members heard from Sheriff Tom Riggenbach, who said active shooter training will take place on school grounds this Saturday and he noted various safety drills are planned once school is […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY – Crestview Local Schools has announced its 2022-2023 school year policy for free and reduced price meals and/or milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast and After School Care Snack. Each school office and the […]
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First Federal of Van Wert President/CEO Brian Renner cuts the ribbon at the bank’s newly renovated offices. A steady stream of people attended an open house held Saturday afternoon at the Fox Road bank. The bank added 2,000 square feet to the existing facility and made various other enhancements, including a redesigned deposit area, new […]
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