The Golf Committee from Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $500 to the Wayne Trace Local Schools music department. The money will enable the department to make purchases that otherwise would not have been available. Pictured from left to right are Paul Cucciarre, golf committee member; Caitln Schmidt, […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Farm Bureau and Soil & Water Conservation District are co-hosting their annual ag banquet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, at Life House Church in Van Wert. The evening will begin with an election for two supervisors on the SWCD Board from 5-6 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Streetlight […]
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is encouraging Ohioans to be cautious while enjoying the outdoors this summer and take action to minimize contact with ticks. Ticks are found throughout Ohio and sometimes carry potentially dangerous diseases. Many favorite outdoor activities can lead to increased exposure […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday July 13, 2023 12:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to investigate a report of a sexual assault. 9:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Becker Road in Jennings Township on a report of a missing juvenile. The three-year-old while playing outside wandered into a […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information It may be July, but Van Wert Live is ready to talk about the Christmas season – more specifically, the lineup for 2023 Niswonger Performing Arts Center Christmas season. The diverse four-show lineup, dubbed “A December to Remember” is presented by Revival Design Collective and Jim and Mary Pope, with supporting […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff It won’t be long before bargain hunters will be out and about in Van Wert County and well beyond, shopping two well known sales, or perhaps selling some unwanted items while making a few extra dollars. The 127 Yard Sale, billed as the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” will take place Thursday, August […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Ohio will have its annual sales tax holiday from 12 a.m. Friday, August 4, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 7. During the holiday, the following items will be exempt from sales and use tax: Any item of clothing priced at $75 or less. Any item of school supplies priced at $20 or […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the future locations of 27 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that will be installed along Ohio interstates, making Ohio the first state in the nation to announce charging station sites that will be developed as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure […]
POSTED: 07/14/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday July 12, 2023 8:43 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Travis L. Faulkner, 48, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. 8:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in York Township to check […]
POSTED: 07/13/23 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Deputies took Leonard DeLong into custody after a standoff on East Second Street in Van Wert Wednesday night. See the story below for more details. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 07/13/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News