Tuesday August 8, 2023 1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to check the area for a possible fire. 1:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jackson Street in the Village of Wren on a report of an adult that could not be located. 11:59 […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election show voters shot down controversial State Issue 1 by an overwhelming margin. Results from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose show the lone ballot initiative was defeated by a 57-43 percent margin. Approximately 1.7 million voters were against it, while 1.3 million voted in favor. Figures […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Here are start of school dates for all primary, intermediate and high schools around the area. Start dates range from Wednesday, August 16, to Wednesday, August 30. Crestview Local Schools Thursday, August 17 – first day of classes for students in grades 1-12. Monday, August 28 – first day of school for […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Ashley Bultemeier recently presented Crestview Local Schools with $1,700 for the purchase of a new AED for the district. Crestview school nurses Allison Harting (left) and Tina LaTurner (right) accepted the donation from Bultemeier (center). Photo submitted
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools has announced its 2023-2024 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview’s Matthew Dealey tees off during Tuesday’s Colonial Golfer Club Tournament. Dealey led the Knights with an 80 and Crestview finished 16th out of 19 teams (405). Brady Petrie shot a 91, followed by Trey Skelton (101) and Liz Gent (133). Lincolnview also played in the tournament and finished 14th (396). Luke Bollenbacher led the […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Minster’s Ashley Meyer took match medalist honors with a 44 and the Wildcats defeated Lincolnview 183-260 at Willow Bend on Tuesday. Liz Phillips led the Lady Lancers with a 56, followed by Eme Renner (65), Paige Dunn (67) and Grace Custer (72). Lincolnview will participate in the Colonial Golfers Club Tournament on […]
POSTED: 08/09/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Monday August 7, 2023 1:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a subject who may have been in mental distress. 2:54 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain. […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Van Wert High School has released information about football season tickets, along with punch passes for the 2023-2024 school year. Football 2023 season tickets Fans can purchase tickets online or in-person at the Van Wert High School Office (main entrance) beginning Thursday, August 10, through Thursday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information Two of Van Wert County’s more accident-prone intersections are getting substantial safety upgrades. One of the projects has been long rumored – a single lane roundabout on U.S. 224 Lincoln Highway, just west of the Van Wert city limits. The roundabout will serve as a countermeasure to reduce speeds and prevent […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News