VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — While it may not be motorcycle weather in Ohio right now, anyone who wants to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 23. The state’s motorcycle safety and education program, Motorcycle Ohio, […]
POSTED: 01/17/24 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert 57 Paulding 47 Van Wert snapped a three game losing streak with a 57-47 home victory over Paulding on Tuesday. The Lady Cougars led 30-19 at halftime, but trailed 38-37 after three quarters. A strong fourth quarter with a 20-9 scoring advantage was the difference in the game. Van Wert’s […]
POSTED: 01/17/24 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Once again, due to projected wind chill values of -15, officials with Crestview, Lincolnview and Crestview schools and Vantage Career Center have decided to delay the start of classes by two hours on Wednesday. Delphos City Schools, Delphos St. John’s, Parkway, Spencerville and Wayne Trace will also be on a two hour […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 8:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 7 – arrested Gavin Jonathan McMichael on an outstanding warrant for violation of a recognizance bond through the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office. Sunday, January 7 – arrested and charged Timothy Sterling with theft after a report was made at Walmart Super Center. Sunday, January 7 – a two-vehicle crash […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 4:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Get ready for a blast from the past as the legendary Gary Puckett and The Union Gap gear up to take the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 2. Fans of classic rock and timeless hits are in for a treat as this iconic group brings their unforgettable […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 3:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday January 15, 2024 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of telecommunications harassment. 1:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a subject having a seizure. […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday January 14, 2024 3:45 a.m. – While on routine patrol in the Village of Middle Point deputies located a vehicle that had stopped along the roadway. Deputies stopped to check on the driver of the vehicle to make sure they were okay. After further investigation the driver of the vehicle was arrested for DWI […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 11:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday January 13, 2024 3:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Mentzer Road in Tully Township. 4:39 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Washington Street in the Village of Wren for a subject having difficulty breathing. 4:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 11:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Roberta L. “Robbie” (Cox) Mosier, 73, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. She was born on August 22, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Robert L. Cox and Betty Jane (Gilday) Cox, who both preceded her in death. Robbie worked as a […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 10:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Raymond A. Seibert, 69, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at Ohio Health Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born on October 11, 1954, in Lima to Elmer and Opal (Thatcher) Seibert, who both preceded him in death. He married Sonna Jo (Edwards) Seibert on September 6, 1986, and she survives. […]
POSTED: 01/16/24 at 10:30 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries