SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Housekeeping items were at the top of the list during Thursday night’s meeting of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education. As required by law, the board must hold an annual organizational meeting no later than January 15 to appoint board officers, set meeting dates and times and more. Pat Baumle (Wayne […]
POSTED: 01/13/23 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The year’s first gathering of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education was an uneventful one. The board held its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday and re-elected John Auld as board president and Brad Perrott as vice-president. Lori Bittner was appointed as legislative liaison, Nan Grace is the student achievement […]
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VW independent staff The Secret Service has taken over the case against two people suspected of passing counterfeit money at businesses in Van Wert. Van Wert Police Chief Doug Weigle confirmed on Thursday that detectives contacted the Secret Service about the case, and the Secret Service agreed to take over and prosecute at the federal […]
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This was a common sight on Tuesday and Wednesday – semi-trucks getting pulled over for not heeding detour signs along U.S. 127 (N. Washington St.) in Van Wert. The road was closed between Main St. and the railroad tracks while crews installed a water main, but a number of truckers apparently ignored the signs or […]
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VW independent staff A tax break for Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill was approved during an emergency meeting of Van Wert City Council Thursday night. The vote was unanimous for a 10-year, 90 percent tax abatement request via a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement. The request came from Midway West Properties, a holding company for […]
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VW independent staff The Chocolate Walk, a popular event put on by Main Street Van Wert, will be held during a different month this year. Instead of early February, the Chocolate Walk is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 28 at various locations along Main St. Joe Dray, Executive Director, Main Street Van Wert, said […]
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Van Wert senior guard Sofi Houg joined the 1,000 point club during Thursday night’s home game against St. Marys Memorial. Houg hit the mark with a shot off glass in the paint with 1:45 remaining in the first quarter. The basket put Van Wert ahead 14-7 but unfortunately, the Roughriders rallied for a 43-35 victory. […]
POSTED: 01/13/23 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
HARROD — Crestview dominated the middle two quarters and went on to defeat Allen East 57-27 on Thursday. The Knights outscored the Mustangs 40-9 in the second and third quarters combined. Cali Gregory finished with 30 points and seven rebounds, while Ellie Kline added 14 points and four assists. Laci McCoy finished with a game […]
POSTED: 01/13/23 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dorothy J. Stuckey, 95, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at her granddaughter’s house. She was born on August 4, 1927, in Venedocia, the daughter of Frederick Campbell and Bertha Almeda (Hundley) Campbell Fickert, who both preceded her in death. She married Royal R. Stuckey August 4, 1956, and he passed […]
POSTED: 01/12/23 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday January 11, 2023 12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S.127 in Hoaglin Township to investigate a reported assault. The incident remains under investigation. 8:25 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Kear Road in the city of Van Wert on a complaint of dogs being tied out with no shelter. 8:27 […]
POSTED: 01/12/23 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement