VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre, 118 S. Race St. will be holding auditions for their next play, “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” at 7 p.m. October 15-16. Directed by Jan Miller, this lighthearted farce revolves around David Tuttle, a man who pretends to be Santa Claus to impress his wife. However, his plan backfires […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce has announced a benefit program for its members – Community Energy Advisors, a free service that helps businesses and organizations save money on their energy costs. Through Community Energy Advisors, Chamber members can access a team of energy experts who will conduct a free energy […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a matchup that has becoming very interesting over the last few seasons and that trend could continue Friday night when Van Wert (3-3, 2-3 WBL) hosts Ottawa-Glandorf (0-6, 0-3 WBL) for homecoming at Eggerss Stadium. Just last season, the Titans trailed by one, 17-16, late in the third quarter before the […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Many consider it the game of the week around the area and it’s tough to argue that point. The Crestview Knights (5-1, 3-0 NWC) will travel to Bluffton to take on the state ranked Pirates (6-0, 3-0 NWC, No. 6 Division VI) in a first place showdown in the NWC. […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Bluffton 0 BLUFFTON — No. 3 Crestview seized sole possession of first place in the NWC with a 25-14, 25-23, 25-15 victory over Bluffton on Tuesday. Cali Gregory and Adelyn Figley registered double digits kills, with 14 and 12 respectively. Gregory also had a team high 19 assists, while […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Eagles Land in Van Wert… Making a timeless piece of music is every band’s dream. For some artists, the dream is elusive but for others, it seems to come so naturally, like a peaceful easy feeling. Such is the case for the Eagles, whose music is known by every generation. The Eagles captured the sound […]
POSTED: 09/27/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 17 – took a criminal trespass report in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. Sunday, September 17 – a dog bite was reported in the 200 block of S. Tyler St. Monday, September 18 – a no-contact order violation was reported in the 1100 block of W. Main st. […]
POSTED: 09/26/23 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Barry Lee Hook, 91, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 13, 1932, in Rockford, to Walter B. Hook and Pauline Proffitt “Hook” Clark, who both preceded him in death. He married Shirley J. German June 17, 1957, and she passed away March 20, […]
POSTED: 09/26/23 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday September 25, 2023 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area near the courthouse in the City of Van Wert for a report of a suspicious subject. 1:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to investigate a report of theft. 2:22 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/26/23 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Barring another veto, members of Van Wert City Council are getting raises in 2024. During Monday night’s meeting, council members voted 5-0, with two abstentions, to increase salaries by $600, effective with the new term that begins on January 1. Third Ward Councilwoman Julie Moore, who is running unopposed, abstained from voting, […]
POSTED: 09/26/23 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: News