VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert High School’s student council has announced this year’s homecoming court and schedule of events. Homecoming court members include senior queen candidates Allison Brown, Debbie Jones and Sarah Verville; freshman attendant Sophie Smith, sophomore attendant Grace Spieles, and junior attendant Lexi Deitemeyer. Escorts will be Brylen Parker, Conner Campbell, Gage […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday September 24, 2023 1:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ringwald Road in Ridge Township to investigate a noise disturbance. 2:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 8:32 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday September 23, 2023 7:35 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Elm Street in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of a loose dog. 9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Pleasant Township on a report of reckless operation. The vehicle was later located in […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday September 22, 2023 6:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving. 10:03 a.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Tully Township. A 2017 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Michael J. Crist […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information OhioHealth officials announced this morning that OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital will no longer provide inpatient maternity services as of 11:59 p.m. this Friday, September 29. The hospital will continue to provide gynecologic procedures, such as hysterectomies or endometrial ablation. Women who typically chose to deliver at Van Wert Hospital can deliver […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Greg Yinger/special to the VW independent CHP Home Care & Hospice will host its annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” dinner and charity auction at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 12, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event is free, with RSVPs required by Monday, October 2, by calling 419.238.9223 or […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Saturday’s weather was superb for Main Street Van Wert’s annual Harvest Moon Festival. Hundreds of people flocked to the downtown area for food, live music, various vendors and much more. Photos courtesy of Mitch Price
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the First Financial Foundation. As a result, the YWCA of Van Wert County will be able to update their key fob system, enhance security cameras and upgrade their panic buttons. “The impact of this grant is far-reaching and will help […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert were among the 17 cross country teams that competed at the OhioHealth Van Wert Invitational on Saturday. Columbus Grove won the boys title, followed by Lincolnview and Van Wert, while Crestview finished eighth. Ottawa-Glandorf won the girls title, followed by Lincolnview, Parkway and Van Wert. Crestview finished 12th. A full […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Austin Bockrath and Gavin Evans each scored four goals and Linconlview defeated Van Wert 15-0 on Saturday. Reece Berryman finished with three goals, and Tyler Spray, Reide Jackson, Garret Mosier and Griffin Brinkman each added a single goal. Jackson Evans had five assists, Jackson Grubb added three and Jackson added a pair […]
POSTED: 09/25/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports