VW independent staff National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region, including Van Wert County, from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 25. A Winter Storm Watch is usually issued 48 hours ahead of a Winter Storm Warning. Snow is expected to begin Tuesday night will overspread […]
POSTED: 01/23/23 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
A number of firefighters spent Saturday night and Sunday morning battling a massive blaze at a hay barn at a dairy farm on Richey Road, just south of Wren Landeck Road. Ohio City Fire and EMS was the first to respond at approximately 9:20 p.m. Saturday, and mutual aid in the form of manpower and […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
These images were captured by Bob Barnes, who was on the scene of a large fire at a steel hay barn on Richey Road, near the intersection of Wren Landeck Road Saturday night. Firefighters from four different departments responded to the blaze, which continued to burn into Sunday.
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was involved in a high speed chase in Paulding County last week. At approximately 4 p.m. Friday, January 20, troopers joined a pursuit that started in Williams County and went into Defiance and Paulding counties. The chase began after an attempted stop […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A reminder that dog owners in Van Wert County have until January 31 to purchase dog licenses for 2023. All dogs three months or older are required to have a license. Dog licenses are $17 each and may be purchased by mail, online or at one of the following locations: Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Crestview 60 Celina 35 CONVOY — It was a recipe for a sizable win. No. 5 Crestview enjoyed a 58 percent shooting night, a 24-14 rebounding advantage and committed just four turnovers on the way to a 60-35 win over Celina on Saturday. The Knights were 16-of-27 from two point range and […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert hosts duals Van Wert finished as the runner-up behind Versailles at the inaugural Graig Pollock Memorial Team Duals on Saturday. The Cougars defeated Hicksville 82-0 and Crestview 54-27, then fell in the finals to Versailles, 56-18. Joaquin Estrada, Matthew Dunno and Morgein Bigham were undefeated on the day. Estrada (106) […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM for the week of January 23, 2023. All games will air live and games are subject to change. WKSD Thursday, January 26 – Ayersville at Antwerp (girls)Friday, January 27 – Antwerp at Ayersville (boys)Saturday, January 28 – Hicksville at […]
POSTED: 01/22/23 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Harold E. Boley, 91, of Elida, passed away at 11:58 p.m Friday, January 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1932, in Rockford to Carl and Leota (Kaylor) Boley who preceded him in death. He married Kay J. Galloway October 9, 1954, and survives in Elida. Mr. Boley retired as a supervisor […]
POSTED: 01/21/23 at 4:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre is set to present the delightfully witty drama The Lion in Winter by James Goldman. Under the direction of Sarah Glover, the cast consists of Doug Norton in the title role as King Henry II of England. Making her long awaited return to the stage is Sheila […]
POSTED: 01/20/23 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News