Saturday July 15, 2023 2:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township to investigate a report of domestic dispute. 9:10 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Dickenson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing. 8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday July 14, 2023 12:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist with a disabled vehicle. 6:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on German Church Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 9:32 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Progress continues on the newest addition to Vision Industrial Park, as framework for the TekniPlex facility is going up. Once complete next spring, the 200,000 square foot factory will produce egg cartons and will employ approximately 100 workers. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has ordered Ohio’s investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to suspend disconnections of customers for nonpayment if the customer has a pending application for various energy assistance programs. Specifically, utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting for nonpayment for 30 days after a customer has […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Billy Gilman, the runner-up on Season No. 11 of NBC’s The Voice and a two-time Grammy nominee will perform at the historic Convoy Opera House at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 14. Seating is limited for this very up close and personal show. To purchase tickets or for more information click here. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has announced that CyberOhio will offer free services to local government entities to boost their cyber security preparedness and resilience. The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cyber security preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cyber […]
POSTED: 07/17/23 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gayle Lewis Stevens, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Paulding, to James and Viola (Heath) Stevens, who both preceded him in death. Gayle’s warm spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed […]
POSTED: 07/15/23 at 3:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING — There is a significant new development in a Paulding County cold case that dates back more than 60 years. The remains of Nancy Eagleson were exhumed last fall as part of a continued cold case investigation. She was 14 years old when she was abducted, raped and murdered in Paulding […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A three-year-old child reported missing was found after a short time Thursday morning. According to a report from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, the child was playing outside of a Becker Road residence in Jennings Township and wandered into a cornfield. The child was reported missing at 9:55 a.m. but was […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Wassenberg Art Center’s “Best of 2023” will open August 3, and will showcase contemporary fine craft by 71 artists. Juror Steve Smith, professor of art at Defiance College (1980–2011), selected 78 works in clay, glass, metal, wood, fiber and mixed media from over 300 entries. “I’ve juried dozens of exhibitions, […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News