VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — This year, April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month coincides with the start of stricter distracted driving laws in Ohio, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. “Distracted driving is dangerous, irresponsible and just as deadly as […]
POSTED: 04/07/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Deanna L. Sinn, 69, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at The Waters (formerly Miller’s Merry Manor on East State). She was born on July 28, 1953, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was raised by Gilbert W. Bultemeier and Imogene A. (Heckman) Bultemeier. Gilbert preceded her in death on October 12, 2019, and […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Monday, March 27 – Blake Grenzebach, 19, of Van Wert, turned himself in at Van Wert Municipal Court on an outstanding warrant. He was taken to jail. Tuesday, March 28 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 1200 block of S. Washington St. Tuesday, March 28 – received a report of […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 10:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday April 05, 2023 12:33 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with high blood pressure. 7:45 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Juvenile Court. Nathaniel Eugene Thomas, 44, of Van Wert is being held at the […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 10:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Payne man accused of taking part in a May 2022 burglary and assault at a home in Van Wert has requested more time to prepare for his multi-count felony trial Seth Hitzeman, 20, is charged with aggravated burglary, a first degree felony; two counts of kidnapping, both first degree felonies; two […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
This picture of this rather ominous cloud was taken Wednesday afternoon near the Ohio-Indiana line, west of Convoy. Fortunately, it’s bark was much worse than its bite, as storms that were in the forecast never really materialized. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Girod
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Powerful storms were expected Wednesday afternoon and while there were watches and warnings, those storms didn’t really happen as thought. There were high winds and brief periods of rain, but no thunder and lightning. Unfortunately, a big tree branch fell on an SUV on Leeson Ave. City workers were on the scene very quickly to […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. The competition began in 1982 to provide an […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A reminder – the Van Wert Parks Department’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Smiley Park. Children will be divided into four different age categories – two and under, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Children should bring their own bags or baskets to collect eggs. […]
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information U.S. 30 rest areas in both directions in Convoy will be closed (April 6), for approximately one day. ODOT crews will barrel off the exit ramps at approximately 8 a.m. and reopen as soon as work is complete.
POSTED: 04/06/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News