Victoria “Vicky” Royer passed away at Homestead at Towne Center on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. She was born February 21, 1945, to Evelyn (Miller) and James Heath Jr., who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Larry to whom she was […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday, September 1, 2022 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of subjects camping on village property. 6:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to investigate an active alarm at a construction site. 11:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to the City of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Golf Van Wert 156 Ottawa-Glandorf 164 OTTAWA — Van Wert is the only team unbeaten in WBL play after defeating Ottawa-Glandorf 156-164 at Pike Run Golf Course on Thursday. The Cougars improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the WBL. Blake Bohyer was the match medalist with a career best 35, while […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 4:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Thursday was Veterans Day at the Van Wert County Fair and eligible military veterans were given free admission to enjoy the various festivities at the fairgrounds. Veterans were also treated to a free meal catered by Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ, and were served ham and bean soup later in the day. A veterans […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 4:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Once again, Thursday was a day full of activities, events and fun at the Van Wert County Fair. The family friendly fair will continue through Labor Day. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor With the new school year approaching Week No. 3, total enrollment at Vantage Career Center totals 517 students. That was the word from High School Director Ben Winans during Thursday night’s brief school board meeting. Winans also said early placement numbers are up from last year, with more students spending half of […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation has announced its fall grant cycle is open and accepting applications via the Grants Manager software online at https://vanwertcountyfoundation.org/grants/grantportal/. The Online Grants Manager compiles information and support materials for applicants to manage their online grant requests. This process allows grantees an easy way to see the status of […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information This year’s newly named Vantage Day of Caring is set for Friday, September 30, and will be held at Vantage Career Center. Many local schools will be accepting donations, so be sure to check with your students to see if their class is competing to bring in the most donations. The […]
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, U.S. 30 just of U.S. 127 will have lane restrictions for bridge slab replacement. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 6.
POSTED: 09/02/22 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday August 31, 2022 12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Union Township to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 4:44 a.m. – Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop in Harrison Township, A citation was issued for speeding and expired tags. 10:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to investigate a motor vehicle […]
POSTED: 09/01/22 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement