Friday September 16, 2022 12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the city of Van Wert to assist Van Wert Police with a verbal dispute. 1:50 a.m. – Dispatched Ottoville EMS to a residence in Jackson Township for a subject that fell. 7:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in Washington Township […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 100 years – it’s a special milestone and it was celebrated in fine fashion at the Marsh Foundation Friday night and Saturday. The celebration of a century of service to children began with a private social hour and Alumni dinner Friday evening, which was attended by well over 200 people and was […]
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VW independent staff The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Van Wert County motorcycle crash left a man in critical condition. It occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Saturday, when Jeremy Demoss, 48, of Payne, failed to negotiate a curve on U.S. 224 near Convoy Road, causing his 2001 Harley-Davidson […]
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One person was transported to Van Wert Health, after a two-car accident at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Old Tile Road. The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, Van Wert Police, Van Wert Fire and Rescue, the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio […]
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VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s Judiciary and Annexation Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss forced annexation at 6 p.m. Monday, September 26, in Council Chambers, on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 515 E. Main St., Van Wert. Council’s regular meeting will start after that, at 6:30 p.m.
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Submitted information CHP Home Care & Hospice will host its “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction on Thursday, October 6, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, and silent and live auctions hosted by Bee Gee Realty and emcee Craig […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about Wapakoneta, a possible playoff rematch, expanded football playoffs, the World Series, defense, and the Cleveland Browns. Q: Which team has a realistic shot at knocking off Wapakoneta in the WBL race? Name withheld upon request A: With Celina’s win over Elida, Wapakoneta is in the […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports OTTAWA — Ottawa-Glandorf made it a clean sweep at its own invite, winning the boys and girls big school titles at the Blue-Gold Invitational at Ottawa Memorial Park on Saturday. The Titans won the boys’ title with 92 points, while Bluffton was the runnerup with 97 team points. Archbold finished third (127) […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports WAYNESFIELD — Lincolnview and Crestview enjoyed a 1-2 finish at the Waynesfield-Goshen Night Meet, held Saturday night. Lincolnview’s Kreston Tow, Conner Baldauf and Evan John were the top three placers in the race, with Tow recording a time of 17:24.6. Baldauf was two seconds behind at 17:26.6, and John crossing the finish […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 3 Kalida 1 KALIDA — It was a total team effort, as Crestview defeated Kalida 25-13, 20-25, 25-15, 25-16 in non-conference volleyball action on Saturday. Three Knights registered double digit kills in the victory – Laci McCoy (14), Myia Etzler (13) and Adelyn Figley (11). Cali Gregory had 33 assists, eight […]
POSTED: 09/19/22 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports