SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio but those who want to indulge may not be able to purchase it within the Van Wert city limits. The topic of recreational marijuana dispensaries was addressed by Mayor Ken Marward during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Markward reminded council that when medical […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert Parks Department’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. this 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 […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has invested $12 million to launch a new medical record system that will improve patient care by making it easier for patients and their providers to access important health information. The new system, CareConnect, went live at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital on Sunday, March 24. CareConnect creates […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Due the total eclipse and local gridlock that may come with it, Van Wert City Council has postponed its Monday, April 8 meeting and rescheduled it for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St.
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers completely around the 2024 boys basketball state tournament, which was played Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the University of Dayton. Best games In my opinion, the best games at the state tournament were the Division IV semifinals between Lima Central Catholic and Hiland (2OT, 62-59 […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Tennis Van Wert 4 Ayersville 1 The Cougars opened the 2024 season with a 4-1 victory over visiting Ayersville on Monday. Van Wert won all three singles matches. At first singles, Keaton Foster defeated Lucas Dennie 6-0, 6-1 and at second singles, Aaron Reichert topped Cody Hammersmith 6-1, 6-1. Jaymison Moyniham won […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports All local spring sports coaches are reminded that after each game or event, win or lose, to send scores, scorebook pages, statistics and/or any other relevant information to sports@thevwindependent.com. Screenshots of the information are also accepted at 419.681.2130. Sending the information, or having an assistant coach, team manager or other team representative […]
POSTED: 03/26/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sunday March 24, 2024 1:45 a.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire to a location on U.S. 33 in Adams County Indiana for a structure fire. 2:19 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject with chest pain. 5:06 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence […]
POSTED: 03/25/24 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 23, 2024 7:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of a dog bite from a loose dog. 8:18 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of a […]
POSTED: 03/25/24 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 22, 2024 9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township on a complaint of domestic violence. 10:03 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township on a report of a field fire. 10:36 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued […]
POSTED: 03/25/24 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement