SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor GROVER HILL — Details have been released about a standoff involving area authorities and a Grover Hill man armed with an assault rifle. According to Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers, Jeremy D. Hatcher, 41, was arrested Tuesday night on two counts of felonious assault, both second degree felonies, and two counts […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A handful of criminal hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court over the last several days. Three of the hearings took place Wednesday morning. Idris Nurideen, 47, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to an amended charge of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a third degree felony, and […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 10:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday April 18, 2023 9:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bebb Street in the village of Venedocia for a civil complaint. 2:50 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to a residence on West Main Street in the city of Van Wert for a stray dog. 3:15 p.m. – Deputies checked an area of U.S. 30 in […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Middle Point man convicted of tampering with evidence has had his appeal denied by an appellate court. Dale Gear was found guilty of the third degree felony charge during a three day jury trial held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court in July, 2022. He was sentenced to two years […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Much of the former Eagles building on E. Central Ave. in Van Wert came tumbling down on Tuesday. The building, which has been vacant for a number of years was acquired by the Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) and was slated for demolition. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Entry forms are being accepted for this year’s Peony Festival Grand Parade, scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, in downtown Van Wert. All entries are welcome, including first responders, community organizations, military and veterans groups, local businesses, school affiliated groups and clubs, cars and trucks, floats, tractors, motorcycles and horses. The […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently honored their “Officer of the Year” for the 2022-2023 Lodge Year. Lodge Secretary Michael Stanley has served the lodge as secretary for many years and has been active in promoting the programs of the lodge. In addition to his secretary duties, he […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Business Week is excited to announce their 2023 summer business program. Ohio Business Week creates a hands-on experiential environment to educate, empower and encourage a diverse population of high school students to recognize and achieve their potential. Business leaders, educators, high school students and community volunteers teach and inspire one […]
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VW independent sports Baseball Crestview 12 Bluffton 0 (five innings) CONVOY — Carson Hunter threw a no-hitter and Crestview rolled to a 12-0 victory over Bluffton on Tuesday. Hunter struck out six and walked three as the Knights improved to 7-2 (3-1 NWC). Nate Lichtle was 3-4 at the plate with an RBI, while Connor […]
POSTED: 04/19/23 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Citizens National Bank (CNB) has named Jonathan Gathman to its Board of Directors. He replaces retiring member Stan Clemens of Bluffton. Gathman is currently the executive vice-president, strategic management for Grube, Inc. In this position he’s had experience in lease compliance and negotiations, real estate acquisition, franchise development and budgeting – all knowledge […]
POSTED: 04/18/23 at 7:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Business