Van Wert city workers are shown replacing an 80-foot section of 6-inch sewer line that had broken down starting on the southwest corner of N. Race St. and Sycamore St., running south. City employees said the tile was probably between 100-120 years old. The tile section being replaced is a butt joint clay tile. The […]
POSTED: 02/15/24 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A reminder that school will be in session on Monday, February 19, Presidents’ Day for all students in the Van Wert City Schools. Classes will be held that day in exchange for students having no school on Monday, April 8, the day of the solar eclipse.
POSTED: 02/15/24 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The much-anticipated Van Wert Area Economic Development’s Business Boot Camp 2024 has started. This immersive journey for aspiring and established entrepreneurs focuses on igniting business growth, knowledge sharing, and fostering community development. The first of the three-part series – Entrepreneur Workshop was held this past Saturday. The workshop gave attendees insights, […]
VW independent staff Motorists are urged to take note – the intersection of Van Wert-Willshire Rd. and Liberty Union Rd. in Pleasant Township is now a four-way stop. It was previously a two-way stop intersection.
POSTED: 02/14/24 at 7:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday February 13, 2024 1026 hrs. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog. 1115 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township on a report of 3 loose horses in the roadway. 1129 hrs. – Dog Warden […]
POSTED: 02/14/24 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Charges are pending after suspected fentanyl was found at a home in Van Wert Monday morning. According to Chief Doug Weigle, the discovery was made after the Van Wert Police Department served a search warrant at 232 N. Chestnut St. The fentanyl was located in several different packages and was pre-packed for sale. It will […]
POSTED: 02/14/24 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The question of what do, if anything, with Van Wert City Council committees remains unanswered. The topic was discussed during a “Council of the Whole” meeting held prior to Monday’s regular council meeting. The issue, which was brought up by Councilman-At-Large Jeff Kallas, was also discussed at a previous meeting. The topic […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information YWCA of Van Wert County will host its annual Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday March 21, at Willow Bend Country Club. Tickets are on sale now for $25 (plus processing fees) at eventbrite.com. The YWCA has announced this year’s honorees in the following categories: Professional Leadership – […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – More than 300 fire departments across the state of Ohio, including the Scott Volunteer Fire Department, will soon receive funding to upgrade their radio communications systems. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced that 307 fire departments in 75 of the state’s 88 counties […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Boy Scout Troop 35 of Van Wert, along with the First Presbyterian Church will host a special Scout Sunday to honor the 100 year charter. The service will begin at 10 a.m., Sunday, February 25, at the church on W. Crawford St. in Van Wert. Boy Scout Troop 35, originally Troop […]
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