Submitted information Van Wert’s newest event venue, THE 1898, has announced that they are now open for bookings. This new and sophisticated event venue was created to offer an elegant and intimate experience for an unforgettable wedding or special event. While the event venue is located in the heart of Van Wert, it brings in […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 1:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information First Baptist Church will be live streaming the True Woman ‘22 Conference held in Indianapolis, presented by Revive Our Hearts, from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, September 22-23 from from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 24. “Heaven Rules” is the theme, where we will open our Bibles together to anchor our […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
St. Paul’s Church in Ohio City recently collected over 500 pounds of school supplies for the children affected by the flooding in Kentucky. These items plus others collected by Christian Union Churchs in Ohio have been combined and delivered. Pictured are some of the children from St. Paul’s Church with some of the school supplies. […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Thursday August 25, 2022 1:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Willshire checking the area for a suspect in a stabbing in Decatur, Indiana that may have been at a Willshire residence. 10:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to the Village of Scott on a complaint of a loose dog. 12:48 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The 166th annual Van Wert County Fair will begin its seven day run at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. It will offer plenty of fair food, rides, 4H and commercial exhibits, various entertainment and free admission days for seniors and veterans. Here are some things you need to know about […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 Public Information Office has noted the following construction projects are expected to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All work is weather permitting. City of Van Wert Grill Road/Kear Road/Bonnewitz Avenue between John Brown and Washington Street in the city […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Ohio State Alumni Club Of Van Wert & Paulding Counties recently held a silent auction at Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service, with the prize being the opportunity to buy the club’s tickets to the Ohio vs. Notre Dame game, scheduled for September 3 at Ohio Stadium. KC Knoch from Lima was the winning […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Golf Wayne Trace Invitational PAYNE — The Raiders edged Lincolnview by a single stroke to win the eight team Wayne Trace Invitational at Pleasant Valley Golf Course on Thursday. Wayne Trace finished with a 164 and the Lancers finished with a 165. Crestview finished fifth with a 192. Lincolnview was led by […]
POSTED: 08/26/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday August 24, 2022 12:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to the City of Van Wert to assist Van Wert Police with diverting traffic. 5:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the Village of Willshire to check an abandon 911 call. 7:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van […]
POSTED: 08/25/22 at 9:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After a two-year delay caused by COVID-19, the Lincolnview Board of Education is moving forward with plans to add elementary classrooms and at the same time improve school security. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, the school board unanimously approved a resolution for an architectural agreement with Garmann Miller & Associates for a […]
POSTED: 08/25/22 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News