Submitted information The Van Wert County Port Authority Board of Trustees will hold meetings at the Van Wert County Commissioners Office, 114 E. Main St., Suite 200 Van Wert, at 9 a.m. on the following dates: January 13, April 14, July 14 and October 13, 2023.
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Land Reutilization Board of Trustees will hold meetings at the Van Wert Area Economic Development Office, 145 E. Main St., Van Wert, at 2 p.m. on the following dates: January 10, April 11, July 11 and October 10, 2023.
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Three Van Wert men appeared for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday and Wednesday. Colby Black, 39, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for aggravated possession of drugs; 12 months for possession of a Fentanyl-related compound, and 16 months for trespass in a habitation […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information U.S. 127 (N. Washington St.) between Main Street and the railroad tracks in the city of Van Wert will close Tuesday, January 10, for approximately two days for a water main installation. The detour will be U.S 30 to U.S. 224 to Van Wert-Decatur Road, back to U.S. 127.
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday January 3, 2023 3:05 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court. Jered Panning, 24, of Lima was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. 4:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Jackson Township on a complaint of loose cattle in the roadway. 5:21 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Power of Staying Curious 2023 has arrived along with a roster of new talent to appear on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage. Some star names are familiar and others are likely to be new to you. We count that as a benefit to feed your curiosity. By raising the curtain on what’s not […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — Laws dealing with cell phone use while driving in Ohio are getting tougher. During a ceremony held Tuesday morning in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which significantly strengthens laws related to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. It includes several safety measures, […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
It didn’t take long for the first baby of 2023 to be born in Van Wert County. John Hornish entered the world eight days earlier than expected, at 8:44 p.m. Sunday, January 1, at Van Wert Health. He checked in at seven pounds and 10 ounces. His parents are Alexa Campbell and Jarrett Hornish of […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 people were killed in nine crashes on Ohio roadways over the four-day New Year’s holiday weekend, defined as 12 a.m. Friday, December 30 to 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 2. Impairment was a factor in six fatalities, while eight people were not wearing […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Boys basketball Van Wert 69 Columbus Grove 54 COLUMBUS GROVE — Van Wert pulled away from stubborn Columbus Grove 69-54 on Tuesday night. The Cougars (6-1) led 20-16 after one quarter, with Aidan Pratt scoring nine points for Van Wert, while Garett Gunter and Nate Phillips each added four. Kyle Hopkins kept […]
POSTED: 01/04/23 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports