The Van Wert Fire Department conducted swim testing and water rescue training Tuesday evening at the YMCA pool. It started with swim testing of VWFD personnel demonstrating their proficiency in distance swimming and treading water. Four lengths of the pool were required along with four minutes of treading water, and water rescue training took place […]
POSTED: 08/11/22 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin Burchfield presided over a number of sentencing hearings, arraignments and bond violation hearings this past week. Sentencings Judy Boyd, 45, of Van Wert, was sentenced to five years of community conrol with three years of intensive supervision for endangering children, a third degree felony. […]
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Lt. Governor Jon Husted paid a visit to Cooper Farms on Wednesday. He participated in a roundtable discussion with area agriculture businesses to discuss the importance of the industry to the state’s economy. Husted made similar stops at Hydrofresh in Delphos and Rhodes State College. Photo provided
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VW independent sports Cougars compete at Kalida Invite OTTAWA — Van Wert finished seventh at the 22-team Kalida Invitational at Moose Landing Country Club on Wednesday. Senior TJ Stoller fired his best round of the young season with an 85, followed closely by sophomore Keaton Foster with an 86. Rounding out the scoring were a […]
POSTED: 08/11/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced they will hold their annual Elks Soccer Shoot on Saturday, August 27. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1197 Elks Drive, and the shoot will start at 10 a.m. A parent or guardian must be […]
POSTED: 08/11/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roy Lee Noggle, 79, of Haviland, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Dupont Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Roy was born May 17, 1943, in Paulding to Mildred (Keys) and William Lee Noggle, who both preceded him in death. Roy worked as a farmer, custom ditcher, and semi-truck owner-operator. He and his […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 3:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced the arrest of a county man in connection with stolen property. Derick L. Blake, 33, of Willshire was arrested Tuesday after an investigation into stolen property being recovered at a Willshire Township residence. Riggenbach stated his office received information regarding stolen property […]
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VW independent staff TULLY TOWNSHIP — Charges are pending in connection with a Tuesday night high-speed chase along U.S. 30 in Van Wert County. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the driver, from Marion, was first pursued by Allen County Sheriff’s deputies, who lost sight of him. He was […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday August 9, 2022 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van Wert to investigate the complaint of someone shining a laser light into drivers’ eyes. 1:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer in Hoaglin Township. No injuries were reported. 1:44 a.m. – Deputies served a Bench […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information With the 2022 Van Wert County Fair quickly approaching, the Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announced this year’s candidates for King, Queen, Species, and Project Prince or Princess. The coronation ceremony will kick off Celebration Sunday events held at the Marsh Foundation beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 21. Following coronation, […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News