VW independent staff Weather permitting, West Sycamore St. in Van Wert will be closed from N. Washington St. to Jefferson St. from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s bell tower project.
POSTED: 06/23/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The United Way of Van Wert County recently granted Off The Street Van Wert County a check for $2,500. The money was given on behalf of the New Initiative Funds which allows tax exempt organizations to apply for help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. The funds will be used to […]
POSTED: 06/23/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio West Safety Council, a program presented by the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce has opened enrollment for the upcoming Safety Council year which begins on Wednesday, July 12. The Safety Council meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Vantage Career Center. “We moved […]
POSTED: 06/23/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sharon J. “Sherry” Krugh, 75, of Van Wert passed away at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy-St. Rita’s in Lima. She was born on September 23, 1947, in Van Wert, to John J. and Jeanne E. (Morisy) Van Fleet, who both preceded her in death. She married Barney Krugh and together they shared […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 7:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Federal Savings Bank has announced its expansion into the Fort Wayne market. Under the leadership of President and CEO Mike Cahill and his executive team, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank will expand its product offerings and services to strengthen its relationships with customers and increase its presence in the […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Wednesday June 21, 2023 12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main St. in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police in locating a suspicious person. 4:37 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main St. in the Village of Convoy for an active medical alarm, unknown […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Local and state officials gathered with representatives from Van Wert’s newest employer, TekniPlex, for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. For months, it was referred to as “Project Hulk” while the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation, along with city, county and schools officials ironed out details and incentives, including tax breaks and an […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The topic of the Northwest Conference was briefly addressed during Wednesday’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. High school principal Brad Mendenhall said the conference is still in talks with one unnamed school that has shown interest in joining the NWC. “We should know more about that this week,” […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A technology grant awarded by the Ohio Supreme Court will help modernize operations at the Juvenile and Probate Division of Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. The $149,583.65 grant will be used to implement e-filing, e-payment, text reminders and a new website. Those advances and other technology enhancements and equipment will […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — New data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services shows Van Wert County continues to rank among Ohio counties with low unemployment numbers. According to figures released on Wednesday, Van Wert County’s May unemployment rate was 2.7 percent, which tied Delaware County for eight lowest among the state’s […]
POSTED: 06/22/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News