SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After nearly five years, Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation Executive Director Tafi Stober has tendered her resignation. A resignation letter dated September 6 was shared on Van Wert Live’s Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. “It has been a distinct honor to serve in the capacity of Marketing Director for six years and […]
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 3:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday September 12, 2023 12:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Willshire to investigate a report of an assault. The incident remains under investigation. 1:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert for a subject with a fast heart […]
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Golf cart owners in Van Wert may soon be able to have their vehicles inspected without leaving the city. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Mayor Ken Markward said the current closest place for inspections is in Convoy, at a cost of $40. Golf carts, referred to as low […]
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VW independent staff The next Van Wert County eclipse planning meeting has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Updates, ideas, concerns and best practices will be shared. Anyone with plans for any activities or those who are aware of any groups […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert County Title Department will now be open on Thursday, September 14, due to the fact the vendor does not have all of the replacement equipment that was to be installed.
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Submitted information Ohio law requires the Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas to certify the qualifications for a person to run for the office of Sheriff. One of the requirements is that a person running for this office must be fingerprinted and have a criminal background check. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation of […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Out of the frying pan and into the fire. That’s the case for No. 10 Van Wert, as the Cougars (3-1, 2-1 WBL), host Wapakoneta (2-2, 2-1 WBL) in yet another key Western Buckeye League game on Friday. As was the case last week, a victory keeps the winner in the WBL […]
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — After finally playing at home last Friday, Crestview will gas up the buses again for a trip to Harrod and a game against Allen East. Friday’s game will mark the halfway point of the regular season for both teams, who have differing records. The Knights enter the game 3-1 (1-0 […]
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — No. 5 Crestview started fast and finished strong in a 25-9, 25-10, 25-19 victory over Lincolnview in the NWC opener at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Tuesday. Crestview is the defending conference champion and the two teams tied for the title, along with Leipsic, in 2021. The two teams have combined […]
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert County rivals Crestview and Lincolnview opened NWC play in Convoy Tuesday night. The No. 5 Lady Knights won in straight sets, 25-9, 25-20, 25-19 (see story above). Crestview improved to 6-1 while Lincolnview fell to 6-4. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/13/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports