VW independent staff/submitted information LAKEVIEW — Thanks to the unwavering dedication of Ohio Department of Natural Resources staff, local community members and volunteer groups from across Ohio Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29 following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan County on March 14. “Our hearts ache […]
POSTED: 03/28/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Family first. That’s what led to the decision by Ben Laudick to step down as boys varsity basketball coach at Van Wert. His resignation was accepted during Wednesday night’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. “My son (Drew) is going to be a senior next year,” Laudick said. […]
POSTED: 03/28/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert scored seven runs in the first inning and cruised to an 11-2 win over Lincolnview in the home opener at Russell Fisher Field on Wednesday. Kaden Shaffer, Hayden Davis, Hayden Dowler and Nate Gearhart each drove in two runs. Davis, Briston Wise and Sam Houg each scored two runs and Kaydin Doner (pictured […]
POSTED: 03/28/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
On a cold and windy day, Van Wert hosted Lincolnview in non-conference baseball action on Wednesday. The Cougars jumped out to a 7-0 first quarter lead and went on to defeat the Lancers 11-2. Enjoy these game shots taken by Bob Barnes.
POSTED: 03/28/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Advanced Insurance Group has been recognized by Ohio Mutual Insurance Group President and CEO Mark C. Russell as one of the company’s top 10 agencies for outstanding profitable growth in 2023. Aaron Anspach received the recognition on behalf of the agency at a recent company event in Columbus. Advanced Insurance Group has represented […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information Cooper Farms was recently awarded an AA+ rating at both their Van Wert Cooked Meats and St. Henry Harvesting plants in a recent food safety audit from the Brand Reputation Compliance through Global Standard (BRCGS). This is the highest possible rating attainable. Director of Processing, Tom Wisvari, said the company has received perfect […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Tuesday March 26, 2024 12:21 a.m. – Deputies checked an area between the City of Van Wert and the City of Delphos to check the welfare of a subject. 1:16 a.m. – Deputies checked an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a subject that may have been in mental distress. 7:52 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert Live is thrilled to commemorate World Theatre Day on March 27, celebrating the transformative power of theatre worldwide. Since opening our doors in 2007, The Niswonger has been a beacon of artistic excellence, hosting over 400 Van Wert Live events and welcoming more than 400,000 patrons through our doors. World […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While the agenda itself was very light, a wide and varied number of topics were covered during Monday night’s lengthy meeting of Van Wert City Council. One of the discussions centered around the future of council committees, a subject that has been broached at previous meetings. At the suggestion of Councilman At-Large […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A list of local activities for eclipse weekend and eclipse day, April 6-8, is available at visitvanwert.com, or on Visit Van Wert’s Facebook and Instagram pages. In addition, here is a list of local parking and viewing spaces for the April 8 total solar eclipse: Community Building parking lot, 300 Sycamore St., […]
POSTED: 03/27/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News