Just in time for this year’s Lambert Days (July 21-23), a new shelter is in place at Fireman’s Park in Ohio City. The old shelter was destroyed by strong winds last July. Photo courtesy of Josh Agler
POSTED: 07/20/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced Kyra Welch from Van Wert High School was selected as a recipient of the Student/Volunteer of the Year for the Northwest District of the Ohio Elks Association. Welch was selected as the Van Wert Elks Student/Volunteer of the […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – Law enforcement officers across Ohio are joining officers from 10 states in the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regions 5 and 7 on Wednesday, July 26, for this year’s Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign. The other participating states are Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, […]
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The 154th Safe Haven Baby Box in America was installed at the Paulding County Hospital on Tuesday. It was a joint venture between the hospital and Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services and was in the works for two years.The founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is Monica Kelsey, a native of Paulding county. This box […]
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VW independent sports/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County has announced the overwhelming success of its spring/summer soccer program, with participation reaching an all-time high. This year, over 120 enthusiastic children took part in the program, making it one of the most memorable seasons to date. The program, designed for children between the ages […]
POSTED: 07/20/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Six defendants appeared for various hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Plea changes Sarah Tewksbury, 38, of Rockford, changed her plea to guilty of aggravated possession of cocaine, a third degree felony. She requested and was granted intervention in lieu of conviction and her case was stayed pending […]
POSTED: 07/19/23 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 9 – arrested Tyler Dunn in the 500 block of E. Main St. for persistent disorderly conduct, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. Sunday, July 9 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 200 block of S. Wayne St. after a window was broken. Sunday, July 9 – […]
POSTED: 07/19/23 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist a disabled motorist. 1:08 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a commercial fire alarm at a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township. 1:31 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the […]
POSTED: 07/19/23 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor State grant money is on the way to Van Wert and if all goes as planned, it will help restore numbers at the police department. It was announced on Tuesday that a grant of $20,055.36 is coming from the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention and Resilience Program. It’s one of 20 grants […]
POSTED: 07/19/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Just over eight months remain until a rare total solar eclipse will appear in this part of Ohio. April 8, 2024, is the date it will happen and it’s expected to draw numerous visitors to Van Wert County and other areas of Ohio in its path. The county is considered a prime […]
POSTED: 07/19/23 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News