Reggae comes to Van Wert… Feel Good Friday takes on a new vibe this Friday in Fountain Park as the roster regales Reggae! For more than 20 years, the Saint Lucian reggae band, the Ark Band, has been spreading the joys of roots rock reggae all over the United States. After playing in nearly every […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 5:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 11 – an assault was reported at Franklin Park. Sunday, June 11 – arrested Jeffery Kirk Buckner, 48, of Van Wert on an active warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court. The arrest occurred in the 400 block of S. Chestnut St., and Buckner was also charged with obstructing official business. […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday June 19, 2023 4:06 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Balliet Road in Harrison Township for a subject that was ill. 10:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Grill Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 10:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday June 18, 2023 1:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a complaint of criminal damaging on the property at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds in the City of Van Wert. Portable toilet(s) were damaged by fireworks. The incident remains under investigation. 4:01 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 10:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lincolnview Local Schools was the site of active assailant training on Saturday. The event was coordinated by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office with the Van Wert Police Department, the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Van Wert and Middle Point Fire Departments and Van Wert County CERT also taking part in […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The search for new Northwest Conference members is ongoing, according to Crestview High School Principal Dave Bowen. During Monday night’s school board meeting, Bowen updated the board on the process to replace departing members Ada and Leipsic. Both schools are planning on leaving after the 2023-2024 school year and will […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PLC Health Clinic Executive Director Jody Wannemacher recently completed a one year of training with housing expert Suzanne Burns of BeCharityWise of Cleveland, Tennessee. The training, which was covered by a grant from the Van Wert County Foundation, allowed PLC Health Clinic staff, board members and volunteers to learn the necessary […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The public is invited to enter quilts, quilted items, machine embroidery, craft items or needle art in the Quilt Show at Old Fashioned Farmers Days. The Van Wert Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild and the OFFA will host the show. Items should be brought to the administration building at the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the Northwest Conference, the Cincinnati Reds and Bob Huggins. NWC Cross Parkway off the list as a potential member of the Northwest Conference. The topic came up at last week’s meeting of the Parkway Local Schools Board of Education. After some public input, board […]
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff A Van Wert City Council Committee-of-the-Whole meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight, June 20, to discuss the tax budget. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St.
POSTED: 06/20/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News