VW independent staff The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Coffee event, scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 21. It will be held from 8-9 a.m. at the Stomping Grounds Event Center, 1159 S. Shannon St, Van Wert.
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BEREA — In case of a medical emergency caused by an opioid overdose, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is providing access to lifesaving naloxone nasal spray at all 14 service plazas across the 241-mile toll road. Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication that can reverse an overdose […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports The Van Wert County Tennis Association will be hosting the Midwest Youth Team Tennis Camp this summer for any child (K-8th grade) interested in learning more about tennis. Each participant will get a t-shirt, tennis balls, and a racket for signing up. The cost this year is $45 per child for six […]
POSTED: 05/18/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor: As a caregiver, I know the importance of diagnosing cancer early. Unfortunately, many cancers lack screening, leading them to be detected at later stages when there may be fewer treatment options depending on the type of cancer. Thanks to innovative new technology, companies are rolling out new blood tests that can detect […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 5:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Marion Hart, 80, of Middle Point, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 14, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Oliver and Juanita (Hinton) Moore, who both preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Hart on September 24, 1960. He preceded her in death on April […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Georgia Mae Reyman, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:23 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on January 8, 1932, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Faye and Laura (Painter) Litherland, who both preceded her in death. She married Philip Eugene Reyman March 8, 1952, and he also […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday May 16, 2023 7:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Delphos on a complaint of two stray dogs. 9:04 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a subject feeling dizzy. 9:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday May 15, 2023 4:29 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Jonestown Road in York Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 6:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 8:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor History truly came alive at Lincolnview Elementary School on Tuesday. 65 fourth graders, led by teachers Marla Kemler, Christie Wendel and Matt Alessandrini hosted the seventh annual “wax museum” in the Lincolnview Elementary gymnasium. Students were dressed up as their chosen historical figure and each one displayed handmade frames with important information. […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council has scheduled a public meeting from 6-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. to discuss changes to parking spaces on Jefferson Street to angle or reverse angle parking. Public input will be heard and […]
POSTED: 05/17/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News