VW independent staff On the heels of last week’s 127 Yard Sale, the multi-state Lincoln Highway “Buy Way” Sale will take place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The annual three day sale will pass through Allen and Van Wert counties and continue on into Indiana. In Ohio alone, the route spans over 400 miles. Motorists […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District held its 73rd annual meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet at Life House Church in Van Wert. A Soil and Water Conservation District election was held for two supervisor positions on the SWCD Board of Supervisors […]
POSTED: 08/10/22 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Glen D. Dunlap, 85, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday evening, August 9, 2022, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 2, 1937, in Van Wert County the son of Berl Austin and Mary Esther (Caris) Dunlap, who both preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 11:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, August 8, 2022 4:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Ridge Township to assist a disabled motorist. 6:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Liberty Township on a complaint of reckless operation. 7:27 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence in Haviland for a subject having difficulty breathing. 12:36 p.m. – Deputies served […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A number of different topics were addressed at Van Wert City Council’s meeting on Monday. Economic Development Committee Chairman Jeff Kallas said the demolition of the former Van Wert Inn on Washington St. has been successfully bid and he said he’s hopeful the vacant building will come down this fall. Kallas added […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information As the United Way of Van Wert County celebrates its 100th year of service, the agency is also celebrating the 24th year of the now-renamed Vantage Day of Caring. The event is set for September 30-October 1. Food barrels will be placed at many industries and businesses throughout town the secnd […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s newest police officer, Devin Sanchez, was sworn in late last week by Mayor Ken Markward. Sanchez has experience through the Paulding Police Department and is currently learning the ropes in Van Wert. Pictured are Markward, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, Sanchez and Chief Doug Weigle. Van Wert Police Department photo
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools has announced its 2022-2023 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Family fun on a budget Van Wert Live is focused on programming that has broad appeal from the ages of three to 93 and beyond. We are intentional about delivering entertainment for everyone that reflects current culture and is affordable. This includes featuring family programming at a value price so that a family of four […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent sports Lincolnview girls finish third Wayne Trace won a tiebreaker against Celina and captured the team title at the six team Lancer Invitational at Willow Bend on Monday. The Raiders and Bulldogs each tallied 416 team points, but Wayne Trace’s Reagan McGarvey’s score of 118 gave Wayne Trace the victory. Riley Daeger shot […]
POSTED: 08/09/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports