VW independent staff’/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that the Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant at 10886 Lincoln Highway, Apt. 1, Van Wert, Wednesday morning. In a press release, Sheriff Riggenbach stated that deputies have been investigating reported drug activity at that location. Two people were found in […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 3:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A Fort Recovery woman taken by medical helicopter to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after a head-on crash on U.S. 224, near Old Tile Factory Rd. just before 7 a.m. today. Carrie Jo Lamm, who was driving a 2020 Chrysler minivan, suffered serious injuries when her vehicle collided with a 1997 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Max W. Bennett, 97, of Ohio City, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday evening, February 19, 2024, at Adams Heritage Nursing Home of Monroeville, Indiana. He was born on June 18, 1926, in Rockford, the son of Carl Herbert and Blanche Elizabeth (Shaffer) Bennett, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Dorothy […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 10:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday February 20, 2024 5:06 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Ohio City EMS to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a subject who was unconscious. 5:53 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Willow Lane in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen. […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor As part of a multi-year plan, Lincolnview is buying new instruments for the band. During Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Jeff Snyder said eight new instruments have been ordered and he said each year, the district is working on buying a certain number of new instruments for the band. “Mr. (Mike) […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area youths who best exemplify self-reliance. Presentations and informational materials have been given to Van Wert, Lincolnview, Crestview and Vantage Career Center in support of the program. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for high […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-OH5) has announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Career Connections of Van Wert County recently received a donation from the Wren Community Chest. Career Connections provides programming to over 1,300 Van Wert County students, including the Crestview Local School District. Students participate in lessons aimed at furthering basic economic and financial skills, along with career exploration. More information about Career Connections may be […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Faith Fabian, beloved director of the Wee Care Learning Center, has announced her retirement after 44 years. From 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, there will be an open house at the Center for community partners, parents, and children to celebrate the long-time director. Fabian’s journey with Wee Care Learning Center began in 1979 […]
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience presented to a crowd of 1,000 people at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, the audience loved the almost two hour experience. Photos courtesy of Lucky6Pix
POSTED: 02/21/24 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News