Wednesday September 20, 2023 12:01 a.m. – Dispatched Wren and Ohio City EMS to a location on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with chest pain and shortness of breath. 12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township on a report of reckless operation. 12:59 […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After receiving 4.5 out of 5.0 stars on the Ohio Department of Education’s recently released school report cards, Lincolnview Local Schools officials said they’re pleased with the results. The school district earned 5.0 stars in two categories, gap closing and graduation, and 4.0 stars in three others – achievement, progress and early […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in August, up from 3.3 percent in July, according to new figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Van Wert County’s jobless rate was slightly below the statewide average, coming in at 3.2 percent. Mercer County had Ohio’s lowest unemployment […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
For many of us, autumn represents pumpkin carving, the harvest season, Halloween campouts, and corn mazes. Spotting the first glimpse of fall color – seeing the leaves changing to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges – is also a favorite fall activity. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will help people find the best […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information ARCHBOLD — The University of Toledo and Northwest State Community College are partnering to create a pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Toledo after starting at Northwest State. The Rocket Transfer Admission Pathway formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two institutions. It makes Toledo advisors available to students […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Golf WBL tournament LIMA — Van Wert finished third, behind Shawnee and Bath, at the Western Buckeye League golf tournament at Oak Golf Club on Thursday. The Indians finished with 316 team points, while Bath had 328 points. The Cougars with a team score of 331. Combined with the regular season, Van […]
POSTED: 09/22/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor: I offer these observations as an open letter to our locally elected officials and their teams. Recently, Van Wert County performed their legally obligated revaluation of real estate in the county. Many of us had heard on the news the increases in values would be substantial, which frankly isn’t surprising given recent […]
POSTED: 09/21/23 at 8:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Betty Jean McKinnon, age 93, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Bridge Hospice in Findlay. Betty was born in Seneca County on December 26, 1929, to John and Mildred (Attlen) Rex, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Carey High School in 1948, and shortly after graduating, Betty was introduced […]
POSTED: 09/21/23 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor: November 3-11 are the dates for John Paulding Historical Society’s upcoming Festival of Trees. The theme chosen this year is “A Story Book Christmas.” Use your creativity to decorate a tree or room. Do you have a favorite holiday storybook? Maybe you have special memories about a Christmas tale read to you […]
POSTED: 09/21/23 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor One half down, one half to go. That’s where we’re at in the 2023 high school football regular season and it’s been an interesting one to say the least. The best part – things are going to get even more interesting in the coming weeks. Last week I managed to go 19-1, […]
POSTED: 09/21/23 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports