SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Stacy Adam recently shared the organization’s 2022 overview with Van Wert City Council and the report shows it was a busy year, with a number of completed initiatives and increased development opportunities. “Van Wert had a strong year again in 2022 from a development […]
POSTED: 01/18/23 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff VENEDOCIA — Very little information has been released about the weekend arrest of Venedocia mayor Vernon Hobbs and another man. According to a report from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an assault at a home in the village at 11:44 p.m. Friday, January 13. Hobbs, […]
POSTED: 01/18/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School held its annual homecoming this weekend. The homecoming court included (front row, left to right): sophomore Emerson Walker, seniors Breck Evans, Zada Walker and Maceyn Snyder, junior Sydney Fackler and freshman Keira Breese, and (back row): sophomore Kreston Tow, seniors Trey Evans, Caden Hanf and Cody Kittle, junior Reide Jackson and freshman […]
POSTED: 01/18/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohioans who want to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign-up for rider courses online beginning Monday, January 23. Training courses through Motorcycle Ohio will begin as early as March and run through early November. The state has over 600,000 endorsed riders, making […]
POSTED: 01/18/23 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Do you already operate your own business? Who can I ask for help and support? If you have some of these questions or others, plan on attending the launch event presented by the Van Wert Economic Development Corporation, Main Street Van Wert, […]
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced a partnership with nonprofit organization Esports Ohio to support and promote its annual state tournament in May. There are currently 250 schools that have teams affiliated with Esports Ohio. Esports Ohio was created by teachers to enhance the fast-growing participation in electronic game […]
POSTED: 01/18/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jeanette A. Walls, 87 of Mendon, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, with her family by her side at Wexner OSU Medical Center, Columbus. She was born December 20, 1935, in New Weston, Ohio, to Raymond and Matilda (Hoehne) Homan, who both preceded her in death. Dhe married Lowell E. (Gene) Walls […]
POSTED: 01/17/23 at 7:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Helen L. (Tribolet) Crone, 96, of Van Wert passed away at 8:47 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. She was born on January 16, 1927, to Samuel and Pearl (Wistner) Tribolet, who both preceded her in death. She married Donald Eugene Crone June 21, 1947, and he preceded […]
POSTED: 01/17/23 at 6:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Annie Jr. Brings Sunshine What happens when you put two good things together? Broadway in Van Wert with 50 of our very own regional youth on our very own big stage is what happens. The Van Wert Civic Theater brings you Annie Jr. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, January […]
POSTED: 01/17/23 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday January 16, 2023 2:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in the city of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle. 6:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township. No injuries were reported. 11:38 a.m. […]
POSTED: 01/17/23 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement