Submitted information The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today (November 22) in the S.F. Goedde conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to approve hiring a new district treasurer.
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VW independent staff The “Souper Bowls” fundraiser, hosted by the Van Wert High School Art Club and FCCLA has been moved from Friday, December 2, to Tuesday, January 24, in the elementary school cafeteria. Pre-sale tickets are $5, which will include a bowl of soup, hot dog, crackers, cookie, and a drink. Tickets are available […]
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John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding held its first student essay contest in conjunction with its recent Festival of Trees. More than 50 entries were submitted by county sixth-graders on “What Christmas Means to Me.” Luke Stoller from Divine Mercy School placed first. Tying for second place were Jeriyah Orona from Grover Hill Elementary, Makenna […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This pre-Thanksgiving installment of Random Thoughts centers around Saturday’s huge rivalry game, Black Friday football, Division VI and IV semifinal matchups, public vs. private, and Van Wert boys basketball. OSU vs. TTUN It’s the matchup people envisioned before the season even started – 11-0 Ohio St. vs. 11-0 Michigan, No. 2 vs. […]
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Friday November 18, 2022 6:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Township attempting to locate a subject reported to be transporting drugs. 8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to the village of Convoy for a motor vehicle crash. Daniel Tussing, no address given, was eastbound on W. Tully St. in a 1992 Mercury […]
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Van Wert Police Sunday, November 13 – arrested Christopher Aaron Tinsley Jr. for aggravated arson in the 800 block of N. Washington St. Monday, November 14 – a Van Wert resident reported receiving unwanted messages sent to her in the 100 block of Fisher Ave. Monday, November 14 – responded to a report of a […]
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This was the scene before the game and during much of the first quarter of Saturday’s Division IV Region 14 championship matchup between Van Wert and Glenville. A snow squall moved in shortly before game time and coated the artificial turf, players and fans with snow and ice. For a complete game story check the […]
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VW independent staff The deadline is fast approaching for eligible Van Wert County families in need of help to receive financial assistance with their primary heating bill. Eligible families may receive a one time payment of $300 or $500 toward propane through the PRC ( Prevention, Retention, Contingency) Winter Heating Program through Van Wert County […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — A golden-brown turkey with delicious sides may set the stage for the perfect Thanksgiving feast, but state officials urge Ohioans to make fire safety the real centerpiece of holiday festivities by staying alert and practicing patience in the kitchen. “More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day […]
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Submitted information ST MARYS — Midwest Electric recently donated $15,275 to 11 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Thanks to the 89 percent of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, Midwest Electric has provided $1,287,469 to 1073 local charitable causes since 1998. The […]
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