SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This installment of Random Thoughts centers around two of Van Wert’s relay teams, the Northwest conference, an underdog team, 2023 fall sports, All-Star football and Big 10 scheduling. Belated congratulations There were many fine athletes who competed at the OHSAA state track and field tournament, but congratulations to Van Wert’s 4×200 meter […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Golf Committee from Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $500 to the Van Wert Cougar Pride Booster Club for the Eggerss Stadium renovation project. The Elks are known for their support of youth activities not only within Van Wert County but across the nation as well. Pictured […]
POSTED: 06/13/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Gail Davis, 76, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born December 30, 1946, in Cohoes, New York, a daughter of Joseph and Jennifer (Hoffbowers) Conners, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Earl Davis, who is also deceased. Survivors include her children. […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 4 – a junk report was made in the 500 block of S. Franklin St. Sunday, June 4 – a street sign at Burt St. and Charlton St. was damaged. Sunday, June 4 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 1000 block of Frothingham St. Sunday, June 5 – […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday June 11, 2023 12:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist with a disabled vehicle. 4:16 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire responded to a report of a barn fire at 8226 Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township. Wren Fire and Willshire Fire responded […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday June 10, 2023 7:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township on a report of a loose cow in the roadway. 11:30 a.m. – Deputies assisted with […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday June 9, 2023 12:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 66 in Washington Township on a complaint of a domestic dispute. 1:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to the area of Convoy Road in Tully Township on a complaint of a domestic dispute in a moving vehicle. 6:01 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a project that will take a handful of months to complete but it’s finally about to get underway. After nearly nine months worth of delays caused by supply chain issues, Van Wert’s water meter replacement project is on schedule to begin on Tuesday, June 20. The project was originally slated to […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Emma Hatcher. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk members. Hatcher recently […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Convoy Community Foundation recently received a generous anonymous donation of $10,000 from a family wishing to support the Crestview community. The legacy money will be used for scholarships for Crestview graduates who are pursuing four-year degrees in either engineering or the medical profession. The Convoy Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization […]
POSTED: 06/12/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News