SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor I think I’m in denial here – it’s already Week No. 8 of the high school football season, which doesn’t seem remotely possible. The playoffs, such as they are, will kickoff before Halloween and a number of area teams remain in contention for postseason play. We’re also seeing league and conference title […]
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
There were touchdowns galore at Eggerss Stadium Wednesday night. When the dust (or rubber pellets) settled, the juniors defeated the seniors 42-36 in Van Wert High School’s annual powder puff game. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The results are in: one year after opening the roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 127, U.S. 224, and Marsh Road on the outskirts of Van Wert, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is reporting a dramatic decrease in crashes at the intersection. Between January, 2019, and […]
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
You couldn’t have asked for a better night for homecoming activities in downtown Van Wert on Wednesday. Rain postponed last week’s festivities, but the annual parade and powder puff game went off without a hitch Wednesday night. For pictures of the powder puff game, check the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between October 16, 2023 and April 15, 2024. Any […]
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The next Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, in the ESC Conference Room at 835 N. Williams St, Paulding.
POSTED: 10/05/23 at 4:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert County man arrested on a warrant for involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs was one of three people arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Thomas Lampy, 31, whose address is listed as S. Vine St., Van Wert in court records, pleaded not guilty to […]
POSTED: 10/04/23 at 3:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
David M. Leiendecker, 99, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, at Mercy Health in Lima. He was born on August 29, 1924, in Custar, Ohio, the son of William Andrew and Ida Clara Johanna (Wismar) Leiendecker, who both preceded him in death. He married the former D. Jean Ledyard on April […]
POSTED: 10/04/23 at 2:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Larry Gene Bailey, 78, of Dixon, passed from death to life at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on February 10, 1945, in Delray, Michigan. He was the only child of George Gene Bailey and Mildred (Brown) Bailey. Both parents are deceased. He married Rosalind Ann Fortney on June 3, 1983, […]
POSTED: 10/04/23 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday October 3, 2023 12:47 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by a Henry County court for a charge of dangerous drugs. During the investigation, the subject was also charged with possession of drug abuse instruments and will appear in Van Wert Municipal Court. Shawn M. Thomas, 38, of Columbus being held at the […]
POSTED: 10/04/23 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement