Buses will be back on the roads as most Van Wert County students head back to school this week. Below is a reminder about school bus safety and went to stop for a bus picking up students. Those who violate Ohio school bus traffic stop laws may be fined up to $500 and have their […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news Van Wert City Council’s Judiciary Committee has scheduled a meeting for 6:15 p.m. Monday, August 22 to discuss the Main Street Van Wert sound system, as well as a noise ordinance proposal. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers, 515 E. Main St., Van Wert, and the public is welcome to […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Girl Named Tom… Fall is just around the corner and as many students return to school, we tuck away summer memories and look ahead to Friday night football and concerts at The Niswonger. But before then, the last summer hurrah beckons at The Van Wert County Fair. Girl Named Tom returns to Van Wert for […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor With the start of the 2022 high school football season just days away, the latest edition of Random Thoughts centers completely around the prep game. Next week, we’ll dive into the other fall sports offered at local schools. Football 2022 It’s here…the 2022 high school football season. While most teams will kickoff […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Boys golf Van Wert 164 Wayne Trace 171 Keaton Foster was the match medalist and the Van Wert Cougars opened their dual match season with a 164-171 win over Wayne Trace at Willow Bend Country Club on Monday. Foster opened with a birdie and strung together some pars to shoot a two […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports The Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club is hosting a “Meet the Teams” event for all Van Wert fall sports. It’ll be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, at the Van Wert High School track complex. Players, coaches and cheerleaders will be introduced, and there will be music, cheers, introductions and the […]
POSTED: 08/16/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Friday August 12, 2022 1:23 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 127 in Hoaglin Township. The driver of the vehicle, Kali M. Estes, 22, of Union City, Ohio, was arrested for driving under the influence. She was transported to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office for additional testing. She was issued […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The Van Wert Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol today announced that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Humane Society Board President Deb Sealscott and Vice President Franki Eggleston prepare to cut the ribbon on the humane society’s new animal shelter on Fox Road on Saturday. An open house was held afterward and a steady stream of people showed up to check out the new 3,600 square foot facility and […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news BEARFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Perry County crash that killed an Ohio City man. Jerry Ruwoldt, 55, died shortly after 10:30 a.m. Friday when his northbound 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide motorcycle went left of center on Ohio 555 in […]
POSTED: 08/15/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News