VW independent staff/submitted information Wednesday, January 31, is the deadline for Van Wert County dog owners to purchase dog licenses for 2024. All dogs three months old or older require a license. Dog tags may be purchased by mail, online or at one of the following locations: Van Wert County Auditor’s Office, Room 205, Van […]
POSTED: 01/24/24 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Off Stage Productions will hold auditions for “Gladys in Wonderland”, a two-act comedy by Rosemary Frisino Toohey, at 7 p.m. Monday February 5, and Tuesday February 6, at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. No prior acting experience is required to audition. If coming to auditions, enter at door No. 7. […]
POSTED: 01/24/24 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Class of 1963 continues to have monthly get togethers. They recently met for lunch at Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill. Those attending were: Lois Harrow, Mike Long, Denny and Joan Wilhelm, Dave and Angie Watkins, Karen Gilliland, Karen Madison, Jim Brickner, Carol and Gary Mohr, and Bev and Gary Profit. […]
POSTED: 01/24/24 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent sports CONVOY — No. 3 Crestview and Van Wert were tied 10-10 at the end of the first quarter, but the Lady Knights simply dominated after that. Led by Cali Gregory, Crestview rolled to a 34-11 halftime lead and went on to defeat Van Wert 71-15 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Tuesday. After […]
POSTED: 01/24/24 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Van Wert customers of Real Waste Disposal trash service will be a day behind on trash pickup for the remainder of the week. The company made the decision to close today due to road conditions. They will be a day behind on their pickup service for the Van Wert area.
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 3:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 14 – a report was taken after a traffic stop was attempted in the 400 block of S. Walnut St, where the driver of the vehicle failed to stop for law enforcement. Sunday, January 14 – received a report of an assault in the 1200 block of S. Washington St. […]
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday January 22, 2024 12:07 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire for mutual aide with Rockford Fire in Mercer County on a structure fire. 6:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s a lot of interest in Van Wert. That was the message given by Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Stevens specifically mentioned the 1,550 acre Mega Site adjacent to U.S. 30 and noted that 60 companies have looked […]
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Crestview will induct its 10th class into the Crestview Educator Hall of Fame during a ceremony at this Friday’s boys basketball game vs. Delphos Jefferson. The ceremony will take place between the junior varsity and varsity contests. A reception will be held in the auditeria after the game. The ceremony and reception are […]
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff ROCKFORD — Multiple fire departments, including Rockford and Ohio City were summoned to an overnight fire at U.S. 33 and Ohio 118, just inside the Rockford village limits. The call to J&B Equipment Sales, N. Franklin St., came in just after 12 a.m. Monday. Video shot by a neighboring resident showed the […]
POSTED: 01/23/24 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News