VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Live has announced The Kings of Queen, presented by Gary Taylor, will perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 10. The Kings Of Queen is the reigning Queen tribute band in the country, if not the world that gives everyone the opportunity to relive […]
POSTED: 07/07/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
JOHN WHITE/special to the VW independent With the 2022-2023 school year now in the history books, the Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club would like to thank everyone in the community who supported our efforts. This includes individuals, families, volunteers, and business sponsors who made it all possible. Whether it was through our annual membership drive, […]
POSTED: 07/07/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday July 5, 2023 7:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Union Township to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Little Auglaize River Rd. in Washington Township. 9:21 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a party – a Block Party – and everyone is invited to join in the fun. Main Street Van Wert’s Block Party will be held from 4 p.m. until midnight Saturday in downtown Van Wert and there’s no shortage of offerings and events. In fact, this year’s event promises to be […]
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A new OhioHealth mobile mammography unit will soon bring services to the workplace and close to home, and make it easier and more convenient for women to get life-saving mammograms. Starting this month, the unit will serve patients in counties near the U.S. 30 corridor. The state-of-the-art mobile unit will provide […]
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Rotary Club has announced Mark Verville will serve as Club President for the 2023-2024 year. Verville has been a Rotarian for 10 years and will assume the role from outgoing President Andrew Bashore. “It was a pleasure to work alongside Andrew during the previous 12 months as he provided […]
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently met with members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and PJM Interconnect to discuss energy policies and partnerships. Klopfenstein met with members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate to talk about future energy partnerships, the importance of grid reliability, and future energy policy changes. […]
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council has scheduled a public meeting for 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 10, 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. Council’s regularly scheduled meeting will begin afterward at 6:30 p.m.
POSTED: 07/06/23 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 25 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 600 block of State St. Monday, June 26 – a report of disorderly conduct was taken at Franklin Park. Monday, June 26 – EMS was assigned to the 100 block of W. Main St. for an injury. Tuesday, June 27 […]
POSTED: 07/05/23 at 10:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff 12 criminal hearings were held between June 23-July 5 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Sentencings Mary McVicker, 34, of Payne, was sentenced to two years of community control and 30 days in jail at a later date for aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. In addition, she is […]
POSTED: 07/05/23 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: News