VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded $38,117.70 in federal traffic safety funding, to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2023. This is the second year the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office has received funds through OTSO […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert City Council’s Judiciary and Annexation Committee will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, October 3 to discuss the issues of forced annexation of W. Main St. properties, and possible changes to Chapter 30 council rules. The meeting, which will be open to the public, will be held in Council Chambers on the […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Rotarians, representing Rotary District 6600, welcomed the Class of 2023 Junior Rotarians with a grand kick-off. Nearly 70 Junior Rotarians representing Crestview, Lincolnview, Vantage Career Center and Van Wert City Schools joined 50 Rotarian business leaders to learn more about ”The Rotary Way” and how they can make the most of their […]
POSTED: 09/28/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputies were summoned to the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 near Dutch John Road in Van Wert, after an oversized load became stuck in a 10-foot wide construction zone. The mishap occurred at approximately 3:30 Monday afternoon and brought traffic to a standstill for about two hours. Deputies said Benjamin Baldwin of Defiance was […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert High School’s annual homecoming parade will help kick off homecoming week festivities. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and will travel from Jefferson St. to Fountain Park. The annual Powder Puff game will follow at 7 p.m. at Eggerss Stadium. There is a $1 admission fee to the game. The Cougars will […]
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Monday September 26, 2022 12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Ridge Township to assist with a male subject who was being disorderly. 7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Pleasant Township to investigate a complaint of theft. The item was located while deputies were on scene. 10:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Matthew L. Fleming, 58, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 28, 1963, in Van Wert, to Harold E. and Catherine Louise (Armstrong) Fleming, who both preceded him in death. Matthew worked as a clerk at Pak-A-Sak, in Van Wert, for many years. Matthew enjoyed walking […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Forced annexation, underground work at Eggerss Stadium and downtown and a possible format change to the agenda were the main topics of discussion during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Forced annexation During a public hearing before council’s regular meeting, the possibility of forced annexation involving several properties along West […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Work on Bonnewitz Avenue is nearing an end, according to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming. “They’re finishing up the widening this week and then next week hopefully they’ll start milling in preparation for the final asphalt layer to go down, Fleming said during Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. He […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Health Department will begin the distribution of the flu vaccine beginning Thursday, October 6 at the health department offices at 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300, Van Wert. The flu shots will be offered between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will continue every Thursday until further notice. The health […]
POSTED: 09/27/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News