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Wednesday, May. 15, 2024

VW independent sports Lincolnview 60 Delphos St. John’s 46 Kiera Breese and Emerson Walker combined to score 40 points and Lincolnview topped Delphos St. John’s 60-46 on Tuesday. It was the fourth win in five games for the Lancers. Breese finished with a game high 24 points and Walker added 16 to boost the Lancers […]

POSTED: 01/31/24 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Monday January 29, 2024 12:34 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a medical alarm. 7:58 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in York Township for a subject bleeding. 9:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 5:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Saturday, January 28, 2024 1:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in the City of Delphos for a possible dispute. 3:26 a.m. – Deputes responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of reckless driving. 8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 5:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Saturday January 27, 2024 5:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:18 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having abdominal problems. 7:37 a.m. – Deputies responded […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were summoned to the scene of an SUV/semi-truck accident at the intersection of N. Washington St. and Sycamore St. at approximately 10:50 a.m. this morning. According to Lt. Steven Boroff, the semi was northbound and the out-of-state driver failed to stop for a red light, […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information Northwest State Community College has announced plans to offer an innovative “first class free” scholarship for Van Wert and Paulding County and surrounding area students to its Van Wert campus. The announcement comes as the Van Wert full-service campus is currently undergoing demolition and renovation at the former Kennedy Manufacturing building […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff A special treat is coming to Main Street Van Wert’s Chocolate Walk. According to Main Street Van Wert Executive Director Mitch Price, a trolley will be traveling between three different locations around downtown Van Wert to make sure all attendees get to every stop on the map. The trolley is sponsored by […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information There are new hours for area residents needing laboratory services at OhioHealth Van Wert Medical Offices. The laboratory is now open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The lab at OhioHealth Van Wert Medical Offices is located at 214 Towne Center Boulevard in Van […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information Effective February 15, Elizabeth Truxell has been named the newest director of residential services at The Marsh Foundation. Since 2014, Truxell has been employed at The Marsh as a group home consultant. She is excited to take on her new role. “I enjoy working with the youth, families, staff and community members,” Truxell […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will be hosting its eighth annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 23, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. This annual fundraiser is the first and […]

POSTED: 01/30/24 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News