VW independent staff/submitted information CLEVELAND — Legalized sports betting will launch in Ohio this Sunday, January 1, 2023, with more proprietors planning for phased launches early in 2023. The Ohio Lottery is overseeing sports gaming. Sports gaming proprietors BetIGG and UBet Ohio will launch with sports gaming kiosks at over 50 locations. Intralot’s sportsbook, Sports […]
POSTED: 12/28/22 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Crestview 44 Kalida 40 (boys) CONVOY — Nate Lichtle drilled six treys to lead Crestview to a 44-40 win over Kalida on Tuesday. The Knights trailed 7-4 after one quarter, with Wren Sheets accounting for both of Crestview’s baskets in the period. Lichtle connected on three treys in the second quarter and […]
POSTED: 12/28/22 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Martha E. Weaver, 92, of Ohio City went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Lima, the daughter of Guy Overton Baxter and Esther Virginia (Sandy) Baxter, who both preceded her in […]
POSTED: 12/27/22 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Karl W. Lichtensteiger, 92, of Ohio City passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Indiana. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Van Wert, the son of Paul Everett Lichtensteiger and Mary Jeanette (Pancake) Lichtensteiger, who both preceded her in death. He married Vivian Marie (Markley) October 22, 1949, and she […]
POSTED: 12/27/22 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday December 26, 2022 2:16 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Brandi Bidlack, 39, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. She was located by Van Wert Police. 3:24 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence in the city […]
POSTED: 12/27/22 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Monday afternoon fire in Van Wert has left two adults and seven children homeless. The Van Wert Fire Department was summoned to 743 N. Washington St. at 3:54 p.m. and firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the back of the house. The occupants of the home were able to […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert City Council’s final meeting of 2022 was completed in almost no time Monday night – exactly 30 minutes. Council members breezed through a light agenda, giving final approval to a pair of salary ordinances for safety department employees (police department, fire department and non-bargaining unit members), and service department employees […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Central Insurance has announced plans to partner with Westwood Behavioral Health Center to offer its Van Wert employees free outpatient therapy from local mental health providers as a way to better support their personal and professional well-being. “We believe mental health is as important as physical health, but is often overlooked […]
Van Wert city crews finished fixing a water main break on E. Crawford St. late Monday afternoon. Sub-zero conditions, then a bit of a warm-up led to multiple breaks, including water line breaks in homes and businesses around the area. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 12/27/22 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — In a brief statement issued by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Governor Mike DeWine thanked everyone involved in cleanup and rescue operations during the winter storm that affected much of the state, December 22-25. “I want to thank all the first responders, local jurisdictions, snow plow and tow truck drivers […]
POSTED: 12/27/22 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News