VW independent staff/submitted information For the year 2023-2024 it is Main Street Van Wert’s mission to raise enough funds to restore the National Bank Clock at the corner of Washington and Main. This historical clock has made its home on Main Street for over 100 years. Once the campaign for funding began, local artist Eva […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering a free, one-night self-defense class for women from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the YWCA. This course is designed for beginners or for those who need a refresher from attending previous classes. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and one in […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts center completely around Thursday’s Division IV state semifinal matchup between Crestview and Fort Loramie and the state tournament in general. No strangers This will be Fort Loramie’s 12th state tournament appearance. The Redskins also qualified in 2021, 2020, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2006, 1997, 1991 […]
POSTED: 03/12/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sunday March 10, 2024 3:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township. 11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Venedocia Eastern Road in Jennings Township on a report of a subject walking in the roadway. 11:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sheets […]
POSTED: 03/11/24 at 10:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 9, 2024 8:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police. 10:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township on a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2024 Kawasaki driven by […]
POSTED: 03/11/24 at 10:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 8, 2024 7:43 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Vincent L. Smith, 64, of Fort Wayne is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. 9:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of […]
POSTED: 03/11/24 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Crestview is now two wins away from a Division IV state championship. After Saturday’s 53-29 regional championship victory over Columbus Grove, the No. 4 Lady Knights will head to UD Arena at the University of Dayton to take on No. 1 Fort Loramie in the state semifinals at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. A full game story, […]
POSTED: 03/11/24 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward has issued a statement, after a Van Wert Municipal Court jury found a man not guilty of criminal damaging and criminal mischief charges. Municipal Court records show Joe Jared, a former city council candidate, was acquitted of the misdemeanor charges on Friday. He was charged after unhooking […]
POSTED: 03/11/24 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder is reminding Ohioans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to be extra cautious following ongoing warnings by officials with the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, indicating that criminals are targeting states for SNAP benefit theft. “ODJFS takes fraud very seriously, […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The students in Brent Hoersten’s senior electricity class at Vantage Career Center removed old lighting in the Convoy Museum and the Annex and replaced it with energy efficient LED lighting. As a non profit organization, the Village of Convoy Historical Society greatly appreciates their work. The Village of Convoy Historical Society […]
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