Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, July 25, from 12-2 p.m. or until food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. You […]
POSTED: 07/18/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council has scheduled a public meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, July 24, to discuss an ordinance that would establish the Van Wert Downtown Redevelopment District. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. The public is welcome […]
POSTED: 07/18/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Civic Theater will present the youth show The Trial of the Wicked Witch this weekend, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21-22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23. Be part of the jury as the Wicked Witch is put on trial for deeds done against your favorite story book characters. With […]
POSTED: 07/18/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts includes the Van Wert 4-Mile, Fall sports, high school football in Ohio, Lima Central Catholic, and the Northwest Conference. 4-Mile I was sorry to see this year’s Van Wert 4-Mile race canceled. It was scheduled for this past Saturday, July 15, but was called off due […]
POSTED: 07/18/23 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information WREN — Wrenway tournament officials will be accepting the first 15 teams with their $100 entry fee at signup, 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, at the Wren Restaurant. These teams will play in the 31st annual Wrenway Park Wiffleball Tournament August 18-19 at Wrenway Park. Anyone with questions should call Jack Davis at […]
POSTED: 07/18/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michelle John, 53, of Ohio City, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home. She was born April 29, 1970, in Lima, to Phillip and Kathleen (Binkley) John. Her father preceded her in death on March 25, 2010. Her mother survives in Middle Point. Michelle is also survived by her son, Ted (Heather) Eversole […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles “Wayne” Tatum, 61, passed away at Bridge Home Health and Hospice Inpatient Center in Findlay on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Findlay, after a short but hard-fought battle with stomach cancer. He passed quietly in his sleep with his family beside him. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Kathleen Tatum, […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thomas J. “Tom” Rupert, 81, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by his children. Born in Cincinnati, Tom was the son of Neal and Phyllis Rupert, who both preceded him in death. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Tom owned and operated TJ Rupert Painting for over 30 years. He was a […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
This truck hauling grain went off the road flipped on its side in a shallow ditch along Ohio 118, north of Glemore Rd. It happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. this (Monday) morning. The driver escaped without injury. Ohio City Volunteer Fire and EMS, the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department and the Van Wert Post of […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 11:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday July 16, 2023 2:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to investigate a report of reckless operation. 4:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of a domestic dispute. 5:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement