A double dip weekend… Another weekend in Van Wert means yet another weekend of doubleheader entertainment. Fountain Park will be rocking out with Attaboy at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at and on Saturday, the red-hot Country trio Chapel Hart, from American’s Got Talent fame arrives in town straight from the deep South for a concert […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday June 12, 2023 6:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Fife Road in Hoaglin Township. 7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 7:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 66 in Washington Township on a report of a suspicious vehicle […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A wide and varied number of topics were covered during a sometimes animated meeting of Van Wert City Council on Monday. Among the items discussed – a de-annexation request by a resident at the corner of Hospital Drive and Greenville Road. The resident told council members he doesn’t receive city water or […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff If you drive by Lincolnview Local Schools between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 17, you’ll notice a large law enforcement presence at the school but keep in mind, it’s only a drill. Active assailant training will be held at the school with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Van […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — It’s underway – the time period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to buckle up, drive focused and sober. Last year, 372 fatal crashes killed 402 people during this […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information All citizens are encouraged to attend the annual Flag Day Services which will be held a day later than usual, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in the Elks Lodge Home. The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Also participating will be the Boy Scouts […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Any area municipality or organization planning a July 4 fireworks display is encouraged to send the information, including date (if different than July 4), time, location and rain date to editor@thevwindependent.com. The deadline is Monday, June 26.
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College and Purdue University Fort Wayne have announced a new partnership that will benefit current and future students of both schools. Starting July 1, graduates from Northwest State may transfer up to 66 college credits toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at Purdue Fort Wayne. […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, a long-standing financial institution headquartered in Van Wert, has announced the formation of a team led by President and CEO Mike Cahill. Cahill is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of experience as CEO, president, CFO and executive vice chairman and has served as a board […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Crestview High School Athletic Administrator Austin Fleming was recently recognized by the Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a Horizon Award winner. This award is presented to athletic administrators who are in the early stages of their career in athletic administration and have contributed greatly to their school and athletics in northwest Ohio. Fleming […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports