VW independent staff/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th district) is seeking nominations for Fifth District veterans to receive a Congressional Commendation for their service. According to Latta, nearly 40,000 veterans call Ohio’s Fifth District home, andhe said as Veterans Day approaches, veterans deserve to be thanked for their heroism and sacrifice. […]
POSTED: 10/25/23 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff WREN — 2 p.m. Saturday, November 4, is when bags will fly at the Wrenway Park Wiffleball Cornhole Classic. This crowd favorite is being brought back with the help of 260 Baggers. There will be food and drink for donation. 50/50, tip boards, OSU football and more. Soup makers – try your […]
POSTED: 10/25/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 32 of his colleagues have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the social-media technology giant designed and deployed harmful features for Facebook and Instagram to addict young users to its platforms and enhance its bottom line. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. […]
POSTED: 10/25/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports No. 1 seed Crestview advanced to the Division IV district finals with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-13 sweep of fourth-seeded Kalida in the semifinals Tuesday at Van Wert High School. Cali Gregory and Adelyn Figley registered double digit kills, with 22 and 15. Gregory also had 22 assists and was 9-of-9 from the […]
POSTED: 10/25/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A Fall Fun Festival will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, October 29, on the front lawn of the Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third St., Van Wert. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome to attend. The church is offering a campfire, S’mores, chili, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider, a hay […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of two new travel travelers from the former Bears Den on Lincoln Highway in Middle Point. The two trailers had been parked at the property and both were found to be missing. Deputies were notified of the theft on Monday. Both trailers are 2022 Salem […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Vocal Music Department of Van Wert High School will present a fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday evening, October 26, in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 7 p.m. The freshmen choir, sophomore women’s chorus, select choir and concert choir will be featured. Students will perform songs such as “I’m Goin’ […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday October 23, 2023 1:16 a.m. – Deputies and Delphos EMS to a medical alarm at a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township. 5:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township on a report of suspicious activity on the property. 8:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around River Valley, a fun fact, a look back, history between Crestview and Calvert, long road trips and one win and in. River Valley I’ve had several people ask where River Valley is from. The answer is Marion County, very close to the Morrow County […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A pending addition to Vision Industrial Park will bring more jobs to Van Wert. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens said Melhorn Sales Service & Trucking Company, based in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania will bring 37 new jobs to town […]
POSTED: 10/24/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News