Nyla J. Williams, 66, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born on October 24, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of Max Owen and Jeraldine June (Bell) Brown, who both preceded her in death. She married the love of her life John G. Williams […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 11:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to assist a motorist who ran out of gas. 7:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Rosemont Drive in the city of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing. 8:00 a.m. – Dog Warden responded […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Wednesday’s weather forecast called for 6-10 inches of snow and for the most part, it was accurate. According to Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency Director Rick McCoy, the official snowfall measurement in Van Wert was 7.0 inches, with the bulk of it coming down between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. Temperatures […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Marsh Foundation is constantly exploring new methods of therapy and educating its clinicians on ways in which they can better serve their clients. Many of these clients have unique needs that require more innovative approaches to treatment. Recently, clinician Elspeth McCoy and her dog became certified in Animal Assisted Therapy. […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The search for a new Lincolnview treasurer will continue next week. The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education will meet on at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, in Room 222 (science lab) for the purpose of conducting the treasurer search. The opening and adjournment will be in public session, otherwise the remainder […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Mackenzie Jones, a four-year member of the Van Wert High School Vocal Music Department, has been selected to perform in Columbus on Friday, February 3, as a member of the Ohio Music Education Association’s 2023 All-State Choir. Jones, the daughter of Major Jim and Laura Jones, is a senior at Van Wert High […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The John Paulding Historical Society will hold its annual wine & cheese tasting fundraiser Saturday, February 25. Museum doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Vegas casino-themed event and the fun will begin at 7 p.m. with a selection of delicious wines and cheeses, plus door prizes, silent and Chinese […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has been named Chair of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology for the 118th Congress by E&C Committee Chair, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA05). “I look forward to building on the advancements we have made in recent years, including increasing access […]
POSTED: 01/26/23 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Courthouse and the Annex are closed today (Wednesday) due to the inclement weather. In addition, the Van Wert County Health Department is closed today. In case of an emergency involving the health department, contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department at 419.238.3866 and they will contact health department […]
POSTED: 01/25/23 at 11:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday January 24, 2023 12:27 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with a fast pulse. 1:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 4:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the […]
POSTED: 01/25/23 at 10:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement