The Van Wert County EMA’s CERT program received a $1,500 donation from Sheriff Tom Riggenbach. The Van Wert County Sheriff department has special funds available through the Furtherance of Justice Program and the money will be designated for emergency response within Van Wert County. The CERT team responds to area fires and disasters and canteens […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert city offices, including the Municipal Building and Van Wert Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Van Wert County offices, including the Van Wert County Courthouse and Annex will be closed for the day as well.
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday December 27, 2023 4:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township, no injuries were reported. 11:41 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Grill Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing. 2:00 p.m. – […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff The docket was light this week, with just two arraignments in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jessica Thompson, 38, of Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. She was released on a surety bond and a pre-trial conference was […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 11:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: The Van Wert independent is doing a series of articles on what it has identified as the top 10 news stories of 2023. The series will run through Saturday, December 30, and will feature stories that generated the most interest from the community. Today’s article features the No. 6 and 5 stories of […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The last meeting of 2023 was the final one for three members of Van Wert City Council. Council President Jerry Mazur and Fourth Ward Councilman Andrew Davis said their goodbyes during Wednesday night’s meeting. Mazur chose not to seek re-election and is retiring from public service, while Davis lost his bid to […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
New Van Wert City Council President Thad Eikenbary (above, top) took the oath of office before Wednesday night’s meeting. Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Jill Worthington administered the oath and also swore in council members Jeff Agler, Bill Marshall and Jordan Dettrow (middle picture), and Judy Bowers, Jeff Kallas and Jana Ringwald (bottom picture). The […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office is getting a financial boost from the state to help with traffic enforcement efforts. A grant of $46,836.20 is coming from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and is one of 164 grants awarded to 135 agencies in 62 counties to support the efforts of safety […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert’s annual Christmas tree pickup has been scheduled for January 8-12. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said city residents should have their trees at the curb on Monday, January 8, with no bags and free of all decorations and lights.
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $1,000 to the Convoy Fire and EMS for the purchase of two sections of 5-inch LDH supply/attack hose for their tanker truck. This will enable them to draft water from a pond or other resource to supply a large amount of water […]
POSTED: 12/28/23 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News