Volunteers steal the show… The Annual Van Wert Live Volunteer Banquet took center stage at The Niswonger on Tuesday, August 22. Over 144 volunteers along with the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation Board and Staff enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by Black Angus Tavern & Grill and decadent desserts by Kandy Saunier. Laughter and […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
David Calvin Myers, 84, of Ohio City, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Caroline Ann Myers, of Ohio City; son, Tracey (Angie) Myers of Centerburg; daughter, Deb (Danelle) McCoy of Ohio City; son, Dan (Tina) Myers of Ohio City; […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday August 20 – a resident in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. reported telephone harassment. Sunday, August 20 – a resident in the 900 block of Kear Rd. was injured during a fall after a dog charged at her. Sunday, August 20 – received a report of criminal trespassing in the […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday August 28, 2023 2:39 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain. 8:46 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject that fell. 11:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor An unexpected turn of events of events took place at Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Two weeks after council members narrowly voted (4-3) to approve council raises for the next term, Mayor Ken Markward announced he was vetoing the increase. He read aloud a four page document explaining his reasons […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor For the first time during his term in office, Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward has vetoed a piece of legislation approved by Van Wert City Council. The ordinance established a higher rate of pay for council members and the council president, effective with the start of the 2024 term (see story above). […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It won’t be long before more road work begins in Van Wert. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming updated city council on Monday and said milling and paving is slated to begin the day after Labor Day, September 5, with work tentatively scheduled to be complete around September 15, weather permitting. The streets on […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, but that trend may not continue this week. Pump prices currently average $3.47 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are two cents per gallon lower than a month […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the NWC, a thrilling finish, big numbers, a new documentary, the return of college football and more expansion. This is the week We should know by this Friday if the Northwest Conference will have a new member. The NWC has given Delphos St. […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Continental 1 CONTINENTAL — Emma Bowersock had 17 kills and Lincolnview defeated Continental 25-17, 25-22, 25-27, 29-27 on Monday. Beth Hughes added 10 kills and four Lancers registered in double digits in digs – Allie Miller (22), Ashlyn Price (17), Kaylyn Gerold (12) and Bowersock (10). Gerold had a […]
POSTED: 08/29/23 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports