VW independent staff It is special election day throughout Ohio, with the lone issue being State Issue 1. The polls will be open statewide from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. If approved, State Issue 1 would raise the threshold to amend the Ohio Constitution from a simple majority to 60 percent.
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Forward has announced the first commercial tenant to sign a lease in the ongoing downtown revitalization project – Winans Coffee & Chocolate. The regional coffee and chocolate company’s 20th location will open at 107 E. Main St. this fall. Max and Dick Winans established the coffee shop in Piqua […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Coffee event at the YWCA of Van Wert County, 408 E. Main St., Van Wert, from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday August 23. Those attending will learn about the YWCA and hear about their mission and programs, as well as the opportunity to […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around Eggerss Stadium, the past, things I miss, ratings and money, and previewing the previews. Eggerss Stadium How exciting to see the turf go down at Eggerss Stadium over the weekend. There’s still plenty of work to be done with the turf itself and around […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring a Meet the Teams event for all Van Wert High School fall sports teams. It will take place at the Van Wert High School soccer/track complex at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. The public is invited to attend this fall sports kickoff to see what […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lady Lancer Invitational Host Lincolnview finished fourth out of five teams at the Lady Lancer Invitational at Willow Bend on Monday. The outing was shorted to nine holes due to rain. Celina won the team title (188) and had the match medalist (Maddie Fleck, 33). Wayne Trace was the runner-up (213) and […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Country sound at the fair… The biggest party in Van Wert is coming to the grandstand as part of the Van Wert County Fair at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2, featuring a double lineup of country greats, Jana Kramer and the Eli Young Band. Van Wert Live along with presenting sponsor Jim and Mary Pope […]
POSTED: 08/08/23 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
William “Bill” B. Miller, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1960, in Wapakoneta, the son of John F. and Carolyn Ann (Graymire) Miller. He married the former Cheri Goodwin. Together, they shared many years of memories. Bill retired from B.F. Goodrich after […]
POSTED: 08/07/23 at 5:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 30 – a theft report was taken in the 1100 block of Kear Rd. Sunday, July 30 – arrested Ashton M. Lewis for menacing after an incident at Franklin Park. Monday, July 31 – Phillip Raines, 35, was cited for having a restricted animal (a goat) living on his property. […]
POSTED: 08/07/23 at 3:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday August 6, 2023 2:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 7:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township for a subject found deceased. The Van Wert County Coroners Office responded to the […]
POSTED: 08/07/23 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement