Submitted information Van Wert City Schools will a drive-thru turkey dinner giveaway, a free drive-thru/to go event that will be held at the Goedde Building from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, May 15, or until all meals are served. Cars will drive up to the east side of the Goedde Building and relay how many meals they […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio State Highway Patrol will enhance its aviation technology to offer improved air support to local law enforcement agencies across the state. Approximately $6 million in funding will be awarded to the OSHP as part of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Chapel Hart off to a grand start… Lights, cameras, microphones, a prayer and here they go! Danica and Devynn Hart along with their cousin Trea Swindle, make up Chapel Hart and have proven they are truly a force to be reckoned with. These ladies have found a way to gift-wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Young’s Waste Service of Van Wert donated a storage trailer to the American Legion Post 178, and Hague Towing delivered the trailer for no cost. Post 178 thanked both for their donations. Pictured from left to right are Randy Matthews. First Vice-Commander of the American Legion, and Cory Mohr and Ed Myers from Young’s Waste […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Emma Keysor, the daughter of Mike and Leah Keysor, will present her senior piano recital at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at First Baptist Church, 13887 Jennings Road, Van Wert. The public is invited to this event. She studies piano with Annette Hoverman and will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, […]
POSTED: 05/11/23 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday May 8, 2023 9:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cable Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:10 a.m. […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ronald Herbert Lowe passed away at 3:14 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. He was born December 29, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Ralph H. Fugate and Alice Marie (Oechsle) Rickard, who both preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Frances I. (Hile) in […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor At long last, Van Wert’s water meter replacement project will soon get underway. It was supposed to begin last fall but supply chain issues caused months of delays. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Flaming said June 20 is when the process will begin. “We’re going […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The iconic Van Wert National Bank Clock on E. Main St. in downtown Van Wert is coming down, but don’t worry – it’s only temporary. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, plans were shared to revive the clock with modern technology, while keeping it historically accurate. Council members heard […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
With little fanfare, it became official on Monday – the mystery project known as “Project Hulk” is Tekni-Plex Inc. The Pennsylvania-based company will build a new facility at Van Wert’s Vision Park and will create 100 full-time jobs that will generate more than $4.8 million in annual payroll. The plant is expected to make things […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News