VW independent staff VENEDOCIA — This Saturday, March 16, is when the Venedocia Lions Pancake & Sausage Day event will be held from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lions Building in Venedocia. All you can eat dine in or carryout options will be available and the cost is a freewill donation. Bulk sausage […]
POSTED: 03/13/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Don’t expect a high-flying, high-scoring shootout when No. 4 Crestview and No. 1 Fort Loramie meet in the Division IV state semifinals at UD Arena on Thursday. While both teams are capable of putting up points in bunches, it’s defense that has gotten both teams to Dayton. The Redskins are allowing a […]
POSTED: 03/13/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
C. Diane Stewart passed away peacefully at VanCrest on Sunday, March 10. Her loving husband, Carl Stewart was by her side, as they were celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. They wed on March 10, 1962 and celebrated 62 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of Van Wert, she was born on July 3, 1940. Her […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 4:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The Wednesday, March 13, meeting of the Pleasant Township Trustees has been postponed to Tuesday, March 19 due to unexpected scheduling conflicts. The meeting time and place will remain the same, 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Township House, 10507 Old Tile Factory Road.
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, March 3 – an incident of telephone harassment was reported. No charges were filed. Sunday, March 3 – a traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in the 6700 block of U.S. 127. Monday, March 4 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Westwood Drive. […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday March 11, 2024 4:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen. 6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 7:26 a.m. […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A second Council of the Whole meeting has been scheduled to further discuss a possible community pool in Van Wert, and perhaps how to form a possible pool committee. Monday night, after hearing discussion of the possible makeup of a special committee and other options, Council President Thad Eikenbary announced that the […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — Crestview Local Schools will be closed on Thursday, March 14, to allow students and staff to cheer on the girls basketball team as they face Fort Loramie in the Division IV state semifinals. The game will tip off at 1 p.m. that day at UD Arena at the University of […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert Law Director John Hatcher has again issued a warning – texting and driving, or distracted driving in general will be costly for anyone caught violating the state’s law on it. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Hatcher said earlier in the day, there were 10 or 11 […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert Parks Department’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Smiley Park. Age groups will be 2 and under, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Children will need their own basket or bag to gather eggs. Along with eggs, the Easter Bunny will be hopping […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News