VW independent staff/submitted information The youth production of “Trial of the Wicked Witch” will be on the Van Wert Civic Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. July 21-22, and 2 p.m. July 23. The following 21 local youths are cast members for this latest family friendly show: Ivy Lippi, Alyssa Wells, Mox Sinn, Abbie Mengerink, Beth […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Radio stations 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM have released high school football broadcast schedules for the 2023 high school football season. WKSD’s schedule features Wayne Trace, Paulding, Antwerp and Crestview games, while WERT will again serve as the “Voice of the Van Wert Cougars.” All games will air live. Games are subject […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Due concerns about air quality and weather, tonight’s (June 30) Feel Good Friday concert featuring country music singer Adam Calvert is being moved from Fountain Park to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The concert will still begin at 7:30 p.m. Photo submitted
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 5:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday June 28, 2023 1:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Rd. in Union Township to standby as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property. 7:37 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Tully St. in the Village of Convoy about a trespassing complaint. 7:47 a.m. – Dog Warden responded […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Delphos Police Department, will team up on Friday to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County. As part of the effort, the Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Delphos Police Department will conduct an OVI checkpoint Friday […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
This picture from outside of the WKSD/WERT radio studios at Lincoln Highway and Mendon Road may not do it justice, but it shows the haze that was present all day on Wednesday. In fact, it may have been the haziest day caused by the Canadian wildfires. An Air Quality Alert was issued and the Ohio […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/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 Kyra Welch. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk Members. […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Members of the Ohio House of Representatives have passed legislation by State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King’s (R-Celina) to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty. Under current law, there are only a few exemptions for mothers and jurors that are suffering from a disease or illness. House […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The United Way of Van Wert County allots funds called Community Impact Funding that is to be allocated to qualified applicants each year. Delphos Public Library was awarded $2,000 to be used for a Storywalk project at Stadium Park in Delphos. Collaborating with the City of Delphos and Delphos Chamber of Commerce, Storywalk will provide […]
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Independence Day fireworks shows are planned in Van Wert and Delphos. Both displays are planned for 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Van Wert’s display will be held at Van Wert High School, while the Delphos diplay will be held at Stadium Park.
POSTED: 06/29/23 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News