VW independent staff/submitted information DEFIANCE — Former State Representative Craig Riedel has announced his candidacy for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. The announcement was made Monday morning in a press release, and it’s for the 2024 election. “Our country needs leaders willing to unapologetically fight for what’s right. As a family man and advocate for the […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday April 02, 2023 7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township on a complaint of fraud. 11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the city of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 6:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday April 01, 2023 12:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township. 12:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a semi-truck that had blown over. No injuries were reported. 12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 31, 2023 4:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township to check an open line 911 call. 6:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township to investigate a report of theft from a motor vehicle. 8:34 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor For the most part, Van Wert County was spared during storms that rolled through the area late Friday night and early Sunday morning, but much of the surrounding area wasn’t so lucky. High winds toppled a semi-truck at U.S. 30 and Dutch John Road and another semi at U.S. 127 and Ohio […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
It was an epic night of music on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday. Sister Hazel rocked the house with their hit songs, and the band is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of the “Chasing Daylight” album. They had the crowd on their feet and dancing and lead singer Ken Block joined the […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A public hearing has been scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in Van Wert City Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St., regarding a stone grinding project on S. Washington St.
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The City of Van Wert will begin its 2023 brush pickup program on Monday, May 8. Residents should have brush out by 7 a.m. May 8, July 10, and September 18. Brush should be placed by the curb and not near poles, trees, etc. The city will not pick up limbs […]
POSTED: 04/03/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Community Good Friday Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in downtown Van Wert at 12:05 p.m. Good Friday, April 7. A procession of the cross will begin at the YWCA on the corner of E. Main and S. Cherry Streets at 11:45 a.m. Anyone wishing to walk […]
Submitted information The public is invited to attend Holy Week Services at the Convoy United Methodist Church, starting with the 12 p.m. Friday, April 7, Community Worship Service at Convoy UMC with pastor Bud Walls bringing the message and special music by Don Duncan and Josh Thomas. The Convoy UMC worship service will begin at […]
POSTED: 04/02/23 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Church