Submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its annual Elks Soccer Shoot on Saturday, September 9, at the Elks Lodge, 1187 Elks Drive. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the shoot will start at 10 a.m. A parent or guardian must be present during the registration. The […]
POSTED: 08/23/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview vs. Van Wert girls’ soccer game scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to projected extreme heat. It’s been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, September 9, at Crestview. Other Thursday athletic postponements include: Van Wert boys soccer vs. Bryan (rescheduled for September 14)Van Wert girls tennis vs. Defiance […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 2:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information West Nile Virus has come to Van Wert County. The Van Wert County General Health District has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that one West Nile Virus mosquito sample pool has been identified in the county. The mosquito sample was collected in Ohio City on August 11. Many […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 1:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Monday August 21, 2023 12:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Middle Point to assist with an unruly juvenile having a reaction to a drug. 7:04 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing. […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 12:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
TBDBIL! Football Fridays have begun and marching bands from around the region are tuning up to deliver performances that complete the competitive nights under the storied lights. It is the dedicated efforts of the halftime heroes who endured band camp and hours of rehearsal to bring glory to the team and traditions that unite us. […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor All systems are a go for this Friday night. The Van Wert Cougars varsity football team will open the home portion of 2023 schedule against WBL foe Bath and the Cougars will christen the brand new playing surface at the stadium. Meanwhile, fans will be able to see a new look, not […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Wesley Vaughn, the son of Helen and John Vaughn recently completed his required Eagle Scout Service project. He is a member of Troop 31, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Vaughn’s Eagle Scout project consisted of the renovation and construction of a memorial garden and stepping stone pathway at […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward administers the oath of office to new reserve police officers Cameron Terhark and Mario Moreno Jr. Monday afternoon. Terhark and Moreno are joining four other reserves that were sworn in last week (see story here). All six of the reserves will attend Vantage Career Center’s Police Academy. Photo submitted
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The 12th annual family friendly Van Wert County Bluegrass Festival will be held Thursday-Saturday, September 21-23, at the southeast corner of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Those attending should use the Fox Rd. entrance and bring lawn chairs. The stage will be located in the daily barn. Thursday evening will feature […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Vantage Career Center Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 28, in the district conference room. Just two items are on the agenda – approval of employment of Nancy Keith as an educational aide, and an executive session to discuss the process of finding a […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News