Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge No. 1197 has announced that the annual Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 3, in the Lodge Room. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks mandates that the first Sunday in December of each year be set aside as the day in the Order when […]
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
A report of a basement fire possibly coming from a sauna led to the Van Wert Fire Department being dispatched to 109 W. Central Ave. just after 4:45 Monday afternoon. The situation was quickly brought under control and a smoke ejector was used to clear the smoke. There were no injuries. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting its annual Pearl Harbor Commemorative Match to remember the nation’s heroes both past and present. The match will be held this Saturday, December 2, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road in Van Wert. The safety briefing will be […]
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Select Choir had the opportunity to sing at last Wedneday’s downtown holiday lighting ceremony at Fountain Park. The choir spread Christmas cheer singing carols at the pavilion and gazebo. Photo submitted
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around Massillon Washington, ranking the state title games, Ohio St. fans, Ohio St.’s playoff hopes, a what if scenario and a rule change refresher. It is time? Is this the year Massillon Washington finally wins an on-the-field football state championship? We’ll find out Thursday night, […]
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Joy Demidovich, age 87, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, while receiving care at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Joy was born to Berniece (Stetler) Young of Van Wert and Russell Preston of Montezuma. She graduated from Van Wert High School and The Ohio State University, where she met her husband, Carl. In the early […]
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have announced a new three-year contract that will keep the OHSAA football state championships in Canton at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium through 2026. The agreement includes two option years. The current three-year contract is set to […]
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Holiday on Ice… This Sunday, December 3 at 2 and 7 p.m., the holiday season comes to life in Van Wert with an extraordinary ice show extravaganza to remember! Celebrate the Ultimate Christmas Celebration on Ice, featuring Heather Rae, soul pop music sensation, alongside world-class figure skating and mesmerizing Cirque acts! Get ready to usher […]
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information ANTWERP – A Michigan man has been charged in connection with a stolen car incident in Paulding County. According to Sheriff Jason K. Landers, Ramon Richard Nadeau, 31, of Keego Harbor, Michigan, was charged this (Monday) morning with failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a […]
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, November 19 – a male attempted to use a fake $10 bill to purchase food at the Orchard Tree restaurant. Sunday, November 19 – an attempted shoplifting was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. No charges were filed. Monday, November 20 – arrested Shawn Michael Thomas on an […]
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement