VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced the 2024 Scholarship for Young Women finalists: Cadence Cook – Cadence is the daughter of Julie and Shawn Cook, she attends Crestview Wert High School. Melissa Joseph – Melissa is the daughter of Sammi and Kirby Joseph, she attends Crestview High School. Sarah […]
POSTED: 03/06/24 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
This tornado touched between Ottawa and Leipsic Tuesday afternoon. It was spotted near state Ohio 65 and Road H5. The twister was on the ground for one minute with a path length of 0.21 miles. The EF-0 tornado had wind speeds of 70 miles per hour and a width of 50 yards. It caused damage […]
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Dale L. Pratt, 78, of Van Wert, died on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1945, in Woodville, to Jason L. and Mary Lou (Runion) Pratt. He married the former Janet Dias. Dale retired from Eaton Corporation in Van Wert. Before working at Eaton, Dale worked at […]
POSTED: 03/05/24 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday March 4, 2024 1:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City on a report of suspicious activity. 7:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township on a report of an injured deer. 9:00 a.m. – Deputies served a Warrant […]
POSTED: 03/05/24 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s an early price estimate for a community pool – dubbed the Van Wert Family Aquatic Center. During Monday night’s special meeting of Van Wert City Council, council members were told that based on 2024 prices, a community pool with 9,384 square feet of water surface and a 32,806 square foot deck […]
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The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to Distinct Creations Hair Salon on Westwood Drive just before noon on Monday, after smoke started coming from the business. A fire started inside near the rear of the salon and it was quickly brought under control by firefighters. The blaze was contained to the salon but smoked […]
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Submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club awards one-time scholarships in the amount of $500 to graduating (high school or home-schooled) seniors, residing in York and Jennings Townships in Van Wert County, who plan to attend and further their education at an institution of higher learning. Visit www.venedocialions.org for the 2024 application and instructions. […]
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Submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced the upcoming production of “Hands on a Hardbody” at the Van Wert Civic Theatre, sponsored by Lifestyle Furniture & Mattress of Van Wert. Directed by Chad Kraner, with musical direction by Dee Fisher and choreography by Kim Pollock, this promises to be an engaging and entertaining experience […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — As Ohioans await the first day of spring, the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal and Ohio Department of Natural Resources remind residents of the importance of adhering to the state’s burn ban regulations, which began March 1, and will last through May. Enacted approximately 70 years ago to safeguard property, […]
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Submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its annual essay contest, based on the topic: “Optimism: How it Connects Us.” Three local winners from Van Wert High School presented their winning essays and were honored at the Club meeting on February 29. Meredith Crummey won first place and was awarded $300, second […]
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