VW independent staff Leaf pickup in the city of Van Wert will begin the week of November 7, and will run weekly with the last day of pickup being December 9. City residents should make sure leaves are in paper biodegradable bags and placed by the curb by 7 a.m. each Monday. If leaves are […]
POSTED: 10/25/22 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Area musicians and actors will be performing in a Hollywood and Broadway themed concert titled, “A Little Night Music” – a concert featuring sights and sounds from stage and screen. The concert will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12, at the First United Methodist Church of Van Wert, 113 […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society, in cooperation with the Van Wert County Commissioners, will offer a spay/neuter clinic for cats at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 1, at the Convoy Community building on Ohio 49. Anyone interested must register on the Public Vet (formerly Neuter Scooter) website, www.pub.vet. Payment must be […]
POSTED: 10/25/22 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Isaac Van Wart Chapter DAR would like to thank the Van Wert Elks Lodge for participating in the “Wreaths Across America” program by purchasing wreaths to honor veterans buried in Van Wert Woodland Cemetery. Pictured are Elks nember Mike Stanley and DAR members Mickey McConahay and Linda Schumm. Contact any DAR members for information on […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Division IV, Region 14 and other thoughts about the football playoffs. Region 14 Some fast facts about teams in Division IV, Region 14: Four of the teams in the region used to be members of the former Northern Ohio League, which was believed to […]
POSTED: 10/25/22 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Friday October 21, 2022 6:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm in Washington Township. 7:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in Pleasant Township on a complaint of an unwanted subject at the residence. 9:04 a.m. – Deputies checked an area in Pleasant Township after receiving a report of a suspicious male […]
POSTED: 10/24/22 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Juan G. Valle, Jr., 51, of Van Wert passed away Thursday morning, October 20, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born March 22, 1971, in Bartow, Florida the son of Juan and Maria (Garcia) Valle, Sr. He is survived by his mother, his son, Juan “Tony” Valle of Ohio City; a daughter, Lelia Valle of Toledo; four […]
POSTED: 10/24/22 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The cause of Friday afternoon’s fire at Metal Recycling Technologies in Van Wert has been ruled as accidental. “The fire originated from the cutting of recycled metal with a torch,” Van Wert Fire Chief Jon Jones said. “The fire spread to a pile of tires that were buried at the back of […]
POSTED: 10/24/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Trace Adkins rocked the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Saturday night. The country music superstar played some of his biggest hits over the past 26 years and a few new ones from “The Way I Wanna Go” album released last year. Fans from 14 different states came to Van Wert for the concert. Photo courtesy of […]
POSTED: 10/24/22 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information You can bet that it will be a fun night. The YWCA of Van Wert County’s annual Toast to the YWCA at Willow Bend Country Club has been set for Friday, November 18, and this year’s event which will feature a “Casino Night.” Guests will have the opportunity to play blackjack, […]
POSTED: 10/24/22 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News