VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — First-time State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King (R-Celina) have introduced their first bill as legislators. The legislation will help mothers of young children be relieved of jury duty responsibilities. Under current law, there are only a few exemptions for mothers and for jurors that are suffering from […]
POSTED: 02/09/23 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Peony Festival Committee donated $250 to the Haven of Hope this week. Pictured from left to right: Darrell Hensley, Haven of Hope board member; Jamie Ramos, Haven of Hope Executive Director; Brandy Leiber, Peony Festival Committee President; Anthony Mendez, PFC board member, and Tara Lutz, PFC board member. Photo submitted
POSTED: 02/09/23 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season concluded Sunday, February 5, with 210,977 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The final total represents all deer harvested during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth hunting seasons since September 10, 2022. “Ohio is consistently one of the […]
POSTED: 02/09/23 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each receive a free 30 day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas January Students of the Month are: Haylen Patton, Arianna Etzler, Knox Perkins, Braxton Lutz, and Addie Guyton. […]
POSTED: 02/09/23 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has directed the Ohio Rail Development Commission to apply for the first phase of funding to study expanding passenger rail service in Ohio. The Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development program would assist the state in assessing potential intercity passenger rail corridors. “This is the […]
POSTED: 02/09/23 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday February 7, 2023 2:01 a.m. – Deputies along with Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS responded to a report of cardiac arrest at a residence on State Street in the village of Willshire. 6:54 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the village of Convoy for a subject that […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Girls basketball Allen East 50 Lincolnview 28 HARROD – Led by Kennedy Truex and Savana Brooks, Allen East defeated Lincolnview 50-28 on Tuesday. Truex scored 16 points, including 11 in the first quarter, and Brooks added 14. The Mustangs led 20-11 after the first quarter, 31-16 at halftime and 27-18 entering the […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 10:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to Tractor Supply Company on S. Shannon St. at approximately 8:30 Tuesday morning to investigate a possible outlet fire. The outlet was throwing sparks at the time of the call. No damage was reported. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school. ODOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is funded at $5 million […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff OHIO CITY — Ohio 709 between Elm Street and Monroe Street in the village of Ohio City will close on Thursday, February 16, for approximately six weeks for a demolition project. Traffic will be detoured along Ohio 118, Ohio 81 and U.S. 127.
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News