VW independent staff The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Van Wert County and much of the surrounding area from 4 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. Southwest winds 25-35 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Daniel William Keirns, 66, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Emergency Room, from complications of long-term heart disease. He was born on August 3, 1957, in Van Wert, the son of William and Mary Ellen (Boley) Keirns, who both preceded him in death. Dan was receiving […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday January 11, 2024 9:55 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Skinner in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing. 10:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 12:28 p.m. – Dispatched […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Maintenance and custodial operations and future potential needs were among the topics discussed during Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Maintence Director Gregg Scheidt told the board the district has 16 full-time maintenance/custodial positions, including eight at the high school/middle school/Niswonger Performing Arts Center, five at the […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s been a shock for many people – new property tax bills that are substantially higher than before. Property is re-valued on a tri-annual basis by the Van Wert County Auditor’s Office. This is the first new assessment since COVID and property values have gone up, resulting in significantly higher real estate […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert is encouraging area students to participate in the Optimist International essay contest for the 2023-2024 school year. The contest is open to all Van Wert County students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2023 and are not enrolled as a degree seeking […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information With extreme arctic temperatures forecast for the area starting this weekend and throughout next week, AAA urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the cold. “Winter is a tough season on vehicles,” said AAA spokesperson Kara Hitchens. “Last winter (Dec. 2022-March 2023), AAA emergency roadside service crews responded […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert Municipal Building, Van Wert Municipal Court, the Van Wert County Courthouse and Annex, and the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All state and federal government offices will be closed for […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Lincolnview 48 Spencerville 44 Balanced scoring was a key as Lincolnview topped Spencerville 48-44 on Thursday. Kassidy Hammons scored 12 points for the Lady Lancers, Addysen Stevens finished with 11 points and Emerson Walker added 10. In addition, Keira Breese scored eight points. Spencerville’s Heidi Keller led all scorers with 14 points. […]
POSTED: 01/12/24 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dawn M. Zeigler, 56, of Ohio City, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Shane Hill of Rockford. She was born on February 17, 1967, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Rodney D. Hays Sr. and Sandy (Freeland) Hays Steven, who both preceded her in death. Dawn married the love […]
POSTED: 01/11/24 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries