Submitted information American Legion Post 178 will be placing flags at Woodland Cemetery beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Anyone or any group who would like to honor fallen veterans is welcome and encouraged to help. It should only take between 2-3 hours. In case of rain, the event will be held Saturday, May […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The State Fire Marshal’s Office states crimes are being concealed through arson and other individuals are using fire as a violent tool in communities across Ohio, according to recent investigations. According to Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon, arson is a destructive act which involves setting fire to property and can […]
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The Crestview High School Music Department will present a Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, May 12, in the high school auditeria. Admission is free and doors will open at 7 p.m. The jazz band, high school concert band, high school chorus and Knight-Vision show choir will be performing. Pictured is the Crestview show […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert County Veterans Service Commission will conduct a special meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Veterans Service Office in the Van Wert County Courthouse, 121 E. Main St., Room 101, Van Wert.
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VW independent sports Crestview 17 Kalida 2 (five innings) CONVOY — It was no contest as No. 1 seed Crestview defeated No. 11 seed Kalida 17-2 in a five inning Division IV sectional semifinal game on Monday. Megan Mosier paced the Lady Knights with two hits, three RBI and three runs scored, while Katelyn Castle […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts includes good luck wishes, Ada, LeBron James Jr., the Oakland A’s, the Mad Ants and a non-sports thought. Good luck Best of luck to all spring sports teams as they head off to postseason play. It’s hard to believe it’s already time for that but here […]
POSTED: 05/09/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Norbert E. Merkle, 89, of Ohio City, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Decatur, Indiana and lived in Willshire Township all of his life. He was born to the late Richard Merkle and the late Leah (Dietrich) Merkle. Norbert was united in […]
POSTED: 05/08/23 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Monday, May 1 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 400 block of S. Shannon St. No charges were filed. Monday, May 1 – a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St. Monday, May 1 – a theft was reported in the 700 block E. Ervin Rd. Monday, […]
POSTED: 05/08/23 at 11:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday May 7, 2023 1:31 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on State Line Road in Willshire Township. Jack Kelly Bruckner, 48, of Wren was found to be driving the vehicle. He was arrested on a warrant issued Saturday after domestic violence incident. Buckner was transported to the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 05/08/23 at 9:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday May 6, 2023 2:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of domestic violence. Warrants were issued for Jeffrey K. Buckner, 48, of Monroe, Indiana and Jack Kelly Buckner, 48, of Wren. 10:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van […]
POSTED: 05/08/23 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement