VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — 5,613 fatal crashes occurred on Ohio roadways between 2018-2022, resulting in 6,081 fatalities, according to figures released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. “Fatal crashes are often preventable when you’re driving attentively, responsibly, and sober,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “Distracted driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is currently accepting donations for their “Shop for Good” Boutique that will be held in April. For anyone doing a “closet clean out” and would like to donate items for the boutique, the YWCA is taking women’s/juniors gently used name brand clothing and accessories. If […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65 will again permit students from adjacent school districts to apply and enroll in the district’s schools through “Open Enrollment” for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are now being accepted through May 31 on a first come, first serve basis according to […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Enrich Series Breaks Loose The ENRICH Community Concert Series has a rich heritage in Van Wert County dating back to 1953. A group of local music lovers teamed with Columbia Artists of New York City to form the Van Wert County Community Concert Association. Over the years, the association presented seasons of three to five […]
POSTED: 02/08/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 29 – arrested Carlos Banos Canul for disorderly conduct after an incident at Hire’s Pub and Grill. Sunday, January 29 – arrested Christy Solsman for disorderly conduct after a noise complaint in the 400 block of Zimmerman Ave. Sunday, January 29 – a lost credit card was turned into […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday February 6, 2023 1:09 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling weak. 8:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Decatur Road in Willshire Township after receiving an automated alarm from a vehicle advising it had been involved in a crash. The vehicle or crash […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, the daughter of Raymond D. and Iva Marie (Heardman) Pace, who both preceded her in death. Dorthy married Robert E. West, who preceded her in death […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Over 850 sophomores from 13 associate school districts experienced what Vantage student-life and opportunities are like at the annual “Sophomore Day” on Friday, February 3. Each sophomore was given an opportunity to shadow current students in two different career technical programs of interest to them. During each 45 minute visit, sophomores […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LIMA — Mark C. Miller, Judge of the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals has been designated as presiding judge of the court for 2023. In this capacity, Judge Miller calls and presides over oral arguments presented by the parties to a case, decides procedural motions, conducts meetings of the judges to discuss […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Crestview Local Schools will hold preschool screening for the 2023-2024 school year on April 13-14 at the Crestview Early Childhood Center. Parents/guardians of a child three years of age by May 1, 2023, who are interested in having him/her attend Crestview’s Early Childhood Center may have their child screened for preschool for the […]
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News