VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Senior Colin White of Ottawa-Glandorf High School was named 2024 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. White has helped lead the Titans to the OHSAA state tournament all four years of his high school career. They will face Canal Winchester Harvest Prep at 5:15 […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tuesday March 19, 2024 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Jackson Township on a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway. 6:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Street in the Village of Middle Point to deliver a message. 8:48 a.m. – Deputies along with […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Incumbent Republican Van Wert County Commissioner Todd Wolfrum cruised to an easy primary election win over his lone challenger. Unofficial results from the Van Wert County Board of Elections show Wolfrum defeated Lucas Meyers 2,197-1,007 during Tuesday’s election. Results will become official once certified by the elections board. No Democratic or independent […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The April 8 total eclipse is less than three weeks away and the Area Agency on Aging 3 is advising seniors to be prepared for the rare event. The Area Agency on Aging 3’s office will be closed to the public Friday, April 5, through Tuesday, April 9, and […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County recently held its sixth annual Cupcake Wars event. This year the Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) won with their impressive display put together by First Financial Bank and Brad Harsha. Cupcake Wars is an event where United Way agencies and local bakers put together a […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Barbara R. Silance, 80, of Scott, graduated to Heaven on Monday, March 18, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born March 14, 1944, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Fogle) Tanner. Barbara was married to Charlie T. Silance Sr., who preceded her in death. She worked at Balyeat’s Coffee Shop […]
POSTED: 03/19/24 at 2:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital announced today it has raised its minimum wage for hospital associates from $14 per hour to $16 per hour. That change took effect Sunday March 17. This is part of a larger mission for OhioHealth to invest more than $1 million towards associates’ compensation and benefits. The plan also […]
POSTED: 03/19/24 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Business
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The ballot may be light locally, but today is primary election day. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In Ohio, the primary election is held in March during presidential election years, instead of the traditional May primary. In Van Wert County, Republican voters must decide between incumbent […]
POSTED: 03/19/24 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education didn’t have to go far to find a new high school principal. Monday night, the board hired current Director of Curriculum/Instruction Mimi Myers as principal. She was given a two-year administrative contract, effective August 1, plus up to 10 additional days of compensation […]
POSTED: 03/19/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, March 26, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 03/19/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News