VW independent staff The final Van Wert curbside brush pickup is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 22. There is no breakdown from ward to ward for pick up, but brush should be curbside by 7 a.m. that day. Place brush by the curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc. The city […]
POSTED: 08/18/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Monday, August 22, has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St.
POSTED: 08/18/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host an M-1 Garand match this Saturday, August 20, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club at 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the match will start at 9:45. Any modern military rifle may be used such […]
POSTED: 08/18/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s nothing quite like the start of a new high school football season. The sounds of pads popping, whistles blowing, marching bands playing and fans cheering…it’s a special time of the year. Pigskin Pick’Em is back for its seventh season on the Sports page of the VW independent. Each week, yours truly […]
POSTED: 08/18/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Fire Department and Van Wert Police Departments were dispatched to the parking lot of Cilantros Grill & Cantina on W. Ervin Rd. shortly after 10:30 Wednesday morning, after old cooking oil leaked out of an oil recovery truck that was parked in the lot. It’s unknown if the rear valve was leaking […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday August 16, 2022 12:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 6:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Harrison Township for the report of a semi-truck parked in the roadway. 7:40 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Start with a second team All-Ohio quarterback, throw in explosive skill players and the outlook seems like it should be a good one. Senior Aidan Pratt (6-4, 205 senior) is back for his second year as Van Wert’s starting quarterback and he’s hoping to duplicate or exceed the success of the 2021 […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — It all starts up front on offense and defense. Just ask Crestview head coach James Lautzenheiser, who also serves as offensive coordinator and offensive and defensive line coach for the Knights. One of the challenges for the coach and his staff is finding a combination that works on both sides […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview 220 Ottawa-Glandorf 231 (girls) OTTAWA — Zoey Tracy earned match medalist honors and Lincolnview defeated Ottawa-Glandorf 220-231 at Pike Run Golf Club on Tuesday. Tracy shot a 49 for the Lancers, followed by Paige Dunn (55), Sydney King (57) and Morgan Anspach (59). The Titans were led by Mollie Losh, who […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation and Main Street Van Wert are inviting all Van Wert County residents to come downtown on Friday, August 26, for the unveiling of a community mural commissioned by the Van Wert County Foundation in accordance with Main Street Van Wert’s “Back to School” Fourth Friday. The […]
POSTED: 08/17/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News