Submitted information COLUMBUS — Just in time for Black Friday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has some helpful tips for consumers to avoid potential scams while gearing up for the holiday shopping season. “It certainly can be the most wonderful time of the year,” Yost said, “but a scam or a bad shopping experience has […]
POSTED: 11/23/22 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Not bad. Not bad at all. To recap the 2022 high school football season for the Van Wert Cougars: a 9-1 (8-1 WBL) regular season, a No. 6 ranking in the final Associated Press poll, a home playoff victory, two exciting road playoff wins over No. 4 Perkins and No. 3 West […]
POSTED: 11/23/22 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports OTTOVILLE — Ottoville used a big third quarter to pull away from Lincolnview on Tuesday. The Big Green outscored the Lancers 24-10 in the period and went on to enjoy a 56-40 victory that evened both teams at 1-1. Ottoville led 15-6 after the first quarter but Lincolnview fought back and trailed […]
POSTED: 11/23/22 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Patricia L. Thatcher, 84, of Convoy, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1938, in Van Wert, to Michael and Helen (Parsons) Rodman, who both preceded her in death. She married Everett “Jr.” Thatcher, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories. Patricia […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Christmas! Ring in the most wonderful time of the year with virtuoso tenor David Phelps at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 4, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Hearts will be filled with Christmas spirit as we revel in the nostalgic, jazz-infused renditions of favorites including Go Tell It on the Mountain, Sleigh Ride, The Little […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 12:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday November 21, 2022 2:27 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence in York Township for a subject that fell. 3:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a loose dog. 4:53 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 11:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Richard C. Arney, 72, of Van Wert and formerly of Beach City, Ohio went to be with Jesus Christ Monday morning, November 21, 2022, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on December 13, 1949, in Beach City the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Andreas) Arney. He married the former Connie […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, as part of a traffic safety grant secured through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will have an increased presence and patrols over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Deputies will be looking for violations including speeding, reckless driving, operating a vehicle while impaired, distracted driving, and […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information If you’ve been shopping for food for Thanksgiving dinner, no doubt you’ve noticed prices of staple items are up substantially this year. According to American Farm Bureau’s 37th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, the average cost of this year’s classic Turkey Day feast for 10 is $64.05, an increase of $10.74, or […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
A car fire in the parking lot of Hiestand Woods prompted a call to the Van Wert Fire Department on Monday. The call came at approximately 5:15 p.m. and upon arrival, firefighters found the entire front engine compartment area of the car was ablaze. The fire was quickly under control but the car was a […]
POSTED: 11/22/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News