SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert man accused of setting fire to a hotel shed in late 2022 has been found competent to stand trial. Christopher Tinsley, Jr., 27, was evaluated at Court Diagnostic in Toledo. The findings were given to Van Wert County Common Pleas Court and this week, Judge Martin Burchfield scheduled a […]
POSTED: 03/23/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert School at the Goedde has opened its very own “Goedde Boutique” and will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 25. The boutique will be open to the public every weekday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. by appointment only. They have a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s […]
POSTED: 03/23/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Ohio is the fourth busiest rail state in the nation, and the Village of Convoy Historical Society will offer an event that will educate the public on railroad safety. The speaker will be Ellen Gatrell of the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society. 47 different railroads operate in Ohio with over […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a Modern Military Match on Saturday, March 25, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Rd., Van Wert. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:45 a.m. Any modern military rifle may be […]
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Van Wert High School seniors Nate Phillips and Ashton Baer have signed letters of intent to play college football. Phillips will play football and study at at the University of Findlay, while Baer will do the same at Baldwin-Wallace University. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/23/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jacob Earl Gall, 65, of Van Wert, passed away at home surrounded by all his children on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jake was born on April 2, 1957 to the late Richard Oscar and Earlen Elizabeth (Spencer) Gall in Lima, OH. On May 21, he married the late Sonya (Evans) Gall. Jake and Kathryn Armentrout […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday March 21, 2023 12:22 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with a low heart rate. 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject in a parked vehicle. 8:06 […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information More than 100 Van Wert High School seniors recently took part in the school’s fifth annual tour of local businesses and manufacturers. All juniors in Ohio are required to take the ACT Test during the school day and as a result, Van Wert High School provides a variety of activities for […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County has been chosen to receive $8,400 to supplement food and shelter programs under the Phase 40 SSA process. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert High Schol Art Club is hosting a ceramic glazing event – an Easter Egg-stravagana – from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for students. Email t_keber@vwcs.net or e_lewis@vwcs.net for registration. Pre- registration (not payment) is required to ensure the correct number of materials. […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News