Submitted information Van Wert Area Economic Development (VWAEDC) welcomes Madison Couch as a program assistant. Couch is a former CEO student in economic development and brings experience in banking and finance to the position. “I am thrilled to join the economic development team and be a part of such an important organization in our community,” […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have issued a letter to Norfolk Southern Corporation President and CEO Alan Shaw in advance of his expected testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The letter, in part, reads: “It is our expectation that you will champion all […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Ohio 66 and Cleveland Avenue in Delphos will close on Monday, April 3 for approximately 200 days for full depth reconstruction. Closure will occur at the locations listed below. Access to properties within the work zone will be maintained. Ohio 66 between S. Frankin St. and E. 1st St. Cleveland Ave. between S. […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Back to the 90s… The 90s is referred to as The Good Decade. People born in the 90s were the very first digital natives. Before iPods and other portable gadgets, they had walkmans and discmans. Before Wi-Fi and constant connectivity, they had dial-up Internet. Before mobile phones became our primary source of information and communication, […]
POSTED: 03/22/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Monday, March 13 – an employee of Van Wert Health North reported harassing phone calls were made to the clinic. Tuesday, March 14 – a N. Washington St. resident reported telephone harassment. No charges were filed. Tuesday, March 14 – military style pyrotechnic grenades and ammunition were found side of a recycled […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday March 20, 2023 12:13 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a subject with chest pain. 7:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 7:18 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire and EMS along with […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Parents of Crestview students involved in 4-H and other Van Wert County Fair activities can breathe easy – school will not be in session during the 2024 fair. During Monday night’s monthly school board meeting, board members approved an amended calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, one that includes four […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The staff and board of YMCA Hickory Sticks Golf and ACMYHS staff and their board, have been hard at work preparing for the opening of the 2023 golf season. The golf course was impacted by a February 22 maintenance barn fire and in the aftermath there have been questions about whether or […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A Van Wert native has been tabbed as the new executive director of the Wassenberg Art Center. Brooke Fuerst was appointed by the Van County County Foundation and will start on Monday, March 27. She will manage, develop, and evaluate programs, promotions, operational workflow, financial reporting and budgeting to fulfill the […]
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Step Crew brought plenty of Celtic flare to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Dance groups from around the area were among those who enjoyed the performance. Sunday’s matinee show kicked off the 2023 Enrich Community Concert Series. Photos courtesy of James Leighner
POSTED: 03/21/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News