VW independent staff An Ohio City man charged with aggravated arson in connection with an early Sunday morning fire in Glenmore is free on bond. Scott P. Keber, 31, posted $25,000 on Monday, after his arraignment in Van Wert Municipal Court. As a condition of bond, he is on electronic monitoring house arrest. He’s scheduled […]
POSTED: 03/29/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Leadership Van Wert County program was founded in 1994 and is a nine-month leadership development program for a diverse group of local professionals. They are chosen based on a demonstrated ability to achieve personal goals and exhibit a strong commitment to the community and county as a whole. This year’s class, sponsored […]
POSTED: 03/29/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gaithers and Gospel… In the early 1990s, the gospel music scene witnessed expansive growth thanks to the Gaither Vocal Band. On Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m. the long-anticipated arrival of the iconic group will take place on The Niswonger stage. The Gaither Vocal Band was founded by legendary gospel songwriter and producer, Bill Gaither. […]
POSTED: 03/29/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Barry A. Crone, 69, of Van Wert passed away at 5:15 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2023, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born on May 5, 1953, to Donald and Helen (Tribolet) Crone, who both preceded him in death. Barry was married to his wife Lesley (Caulfield) for 50 years. Family survivors include one son, […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 3:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joan K. Kiehl, 74, of Van Wert passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. She was born on July 1, 1948, in Van Wert, the daughter of Byron Wermer and Carma (Marshall) Wermer, who both preceded her in death. She married Raymond G. Kiehl December 30, 1967, and […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday March 27, 2023 2:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road for a subject with a laceration. 4:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to the area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a dead deer in the roadway. 6:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Seven contestants from area schools will vie for the title of Queen Jubilee XLVIII during the Van Wert Peony Pageant this Friday, March 31, at LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. and the pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Could the job of mayor of Van Wert become a part-time job with a reduced salary? The topic briefly came up during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert Council and is expected to be discussed further at future special meetings. Check Wednesday’s News page for more information and other details from Monday’s […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview High School senior government class recently traveled to the state capitol for a two-day field trip which concluded by meeting up with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine at his residence. The group departed for Columbus on March 21, and enjoyed activities such as shopping, an Ohio Stadium tour and a tour of the Veterans […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has announced a list of continued improvements for the 2023 calendar year. One of the most notable projects is the complete renovation of the roadways throughout the Van Wert County fairgrounds. “The Ag Society is appreciative of the $200,000 made available by the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 03/28/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News