VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and the Ohio Department of Aging are warning Ohioans of a growing trend of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults. During the course of drug-related investigations, the ONIC became aware of these types of financial exploitations against older adults and worked in conjunction with […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at a small shop in the 400 block of Center St. The call came in just before 12 p.m. and Engine No. 7 and Medic No. 9 were at the scene. Upon arrival, smoke was coming from the roof. Damage was contained to about half […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Port Authority has rescheduled its quarterly meeting from Friday, April 14, to 9 a.m. Friday, April 21, at the Van Wert County Commissioners Office, 114 E. Main St., Suite 200, Van Wert.
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert competes at Ehresman Invitational LIMA — The Van Wert girls finished second at the Ehresman Invitational on Thursday, while the boys’ team placed seventh out of 13 teams. Top finishers for the Lady Cougars were Sofi Houg (200 meter dash, second, 27.03; 400 meter dash, second, 1:02.1); Kyra Welch (800 […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Richard Lynn Frederick, 74, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Van Wert Health ER. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Fort Wayne, to Darwin and Kathleen (Murfield) Frederick, who both preceded him in death. After graduating from Van Wert High School in 1966, Richard went on to serve in […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday April 6, 2023 12:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. 5:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to clear debris from the roadway. 6:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the city of […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Softball Crestview 11 Leipsic 4 CONVOY — Michaela Lugabihl finished with four hits, all doubles, and six RBIs and Crestview defeated Leipsic 11-4 on Thursday. Lugabihl drove in three runs in the first inning, as Crestview jumped out to a 3-2 lead. The Knights added two runs in the third, fourth, fifth […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Bath defeated Van Wert 3-2 in WBL tennis action on Thursday. Kaedyn Swander earned a 6-2, 6-3 win over Sahib Singh at third singles, and the second doubles team of Fletcher Smith and Jaymison Moynihan defeated Declan Callahan and Braydin Vanbuskirk 4-6, 7-5 (7-4), 6-3. At first singles, Bath’s Daniel Bolon topped […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Thompson family and Van Wert Service Club are pleased to announce that Derek Stemen will be the speaker for this year’s awards banquet. Derek Stemen is the Vice President of Advancement for LifeWise Academy. In this role, he is helping organize and mobilize a national effort to bring Bible-based character […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County is inviting the community to join them at their “Shop for Good” Boutique, which will be held at the YWCA from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The boutique will feature gently used, name-brand women’s clothing, shoes and accessories for […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News