VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the winners of the 2022-2023 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What is your American Dream?” The students competed in divisions, by age group. The local […]
POSTED: 05/12/23 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crews have been widening the steps on the home side of Eggerss Stadium. Other work in recent days has included removing fencing around the field, digging up asphalt and the continuation of concrete restoration. The installation of artificial turf is expected to begin in the near future. VWCS photo
POSTED: 05/12/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is pleased to offer the USA Track & Field RunJumpThrow program again this summer to the Van Wert community. “We really enjoy putting this program on for youth in our community and we’re excited to offer it in a different format this summer” stated Betsy Hamman, YWCA […]
POSTED: 05/12/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Softball Lincolnview 11 Leipsic 0 (five innings) Taylor Post pitched a one-hitter and struck out 10 and the second seeded Lancers captured a Division IV sectional championship with an 11-0 run rule win over No. 7 seed Leipsic on Thursday. Lainey Spear had two hits, including a third inning home run, while […]
POSTED: 05/12/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday May 10, 2023 12:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for an unwanted subject at the property. 9:00 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject who was ill. 10:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Children’s Alliance is celebrating its 50th anniversary and recently held its annual conference for childcare professionals throughout the State of Ohio. At the conference, they presented the Steve Plottner Award for Leadership in Child Welfare to Kim Mullins, Executive Director of Child and Family Services at the Marsh Foundation. […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Softball Van Wert 7 Shawnee 2 LIMA — A four run fourth inning sparked Van Wert to a 7-2 WBL win over Shawnee in the season finale on Wednesday. Harlie Mays reached first on an error to center field, allowing Isabella Ricker and Aubrey Wollett to score, giving the Cougars a 4-1 […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Tuesday was a perfect day for fifth grade students from four local schools – Crestview, Lincolnview, St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parochial School and Van Wert – to get out of the classroom, but still receive educational information. That happened as more than 250 students met at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Six people were arraigned during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday and Wednesday. Brittany Pessefall, 26, of Van Wert, entered a plea of not guilty to trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present, and grant theft of a motor vehicle, […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant provides financial support for eligible projects for businesses owned by underrepresented populations, such as minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities across the state. Eligible companies must have been in operation for at least one year and be able to demonstrate $100,000 in annual revenues but not […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News