VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 1/12/2024

Friday January 12, 2024 8:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sponseller in the Village of Convoy to standby as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property. 9:23 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with high blood pressure. 9:53 […]

VWPD buying body cams; SO hopes to

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It appears body cameras will be worn by officers with the Van Wert Police Department and perhaps deputies with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office.. The two law enforcement agencies have been awarded state grant money to purchase and use body cams. The police department will receive $84,468.77, and the sheriff’s office […]

Bowen to retire as Crestview principal

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — After 36 years in education, including 33 with the Crestview Local Schools, Crestview High School Principal Dave Bowen is planning to retire. It was announced at Monday’s school board meeting that Bowen will not seek re-employment as a retire/rehire employee at the end of the current school year. He spent […]

Braun donation

Braun Ambulances continues to support the United Way of Van Wert County. They recently completed their 2023-2024 campaign and the employees worked together and gave generously, raising more than $7,000 to assist the 32 United Way funded agencies. As a company, Braun Ambulances included a corporate contribution of $1,000 as well. Photo submitted

Random Thoughts: very random edition

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around the Hoosier Gym, Wayne Trace, Van Wert’s remaining schedule, a Wapakoneta delicacy, 2024 Ohio State, and the Cleveland Browns. Hoosier Gym experience Congratulations to the Crestview Knights for defeating Cincinnati Purcell Marian 78-71 at the Hoosier Gym on Saturday. Head coach Doug Etzler noted […]

Mobile food pantry set for next Tuesday

Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, January 23, from 12-2 p.m. or until food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. You […]

Schools delayed, closed on Tuesday

VW independent staff Projected wind chills as low as -15 have led local school officials to delay the start of classes on Tuesday, January 16. As of 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, the following schools are closed: Antwerp Local Schools (closed)Crestview Local Schools (closed)Delphos City and Delphos St. John’s (closed)Lincolnview Local Schools (closed)Parkway Local Schools (closed)Paulding Exempted […]

Wassenberg to feature Johnny Cash exhibit

VW independent staff/submitted information The Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert is inviting the public to celebrate the “1968: A Folsom Redemption” exhibition from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, February 1. It’s free to the public and the opening reception will include light appetizers, cash bar, and live entertainment. 1968: A Folsom Redemption will be on display […]

Windy, frigid conditions fill weekend

VW independent staff Van Wert County didn’t receive much snow from a storm system that rolled through the area, but the county was in a deep freeze with windy conditions for much of the weekend. Snow Friday afternoon and evening turned to rain, as temperatures rose into the 40s. However, winds picked up into Saturday […]

Oath of office

Van Wert school board members Julie Burenga and Anthony Adams each took the oath of office for a new term ahead of last Thursday’s monthly meeting. Burenga is starting her first full term, while Adams is starting his third term on the board. State Representative Roy Klopfenstein administered the oath to both board members. Scott […]