VW independent staff OHIO CITY — A Celina woman was flown for treatment, after her car was hit head on by a semi-truck near Ohio City. According to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Ohio 81, near U.S. 127 in Liberty Township at approximately 1:15 p.m. Thursday. A 2012 Honda Civic […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 3:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday March 20, 2024 6:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. 9:44 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with high blood […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Guest gospel singer Mike Radebaugh will be singing at 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31, at the Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third St., Van Wert. Radeburg is from Akron, Ohio and has been in church music ministries for over 50 years. He is not only a gospel solo singer, but for years […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information OHIO CITY — St. Paul’s Church, located at 6077 German Church Road, Ohio City, will hold a Maundy Thursday Communion service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. St. Paul’s church will also host the Convoy Community Good Friday service at 12 p.m. Friday, March 29. Light refreshments will be served following the service. […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Church
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man accused of causing damage at Brumback Library late last year will undergo a second competency evaluation. Todd Bruseau, 48, of Van Wert, appeared for a motion for competency during a hearing held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield ordered a second competency evaluation and said […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show being held at Lincolnview High School, starting at 7 p.m. March 29. It’s basketball played on real live donkeys and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus. Local students, staff, and community members […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Logan County Emergency Management Agency, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Russells Point Police Department, Washington Township Police Department, Indian Joint Fire District, Lakeview Fire Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol and additional safety service partners continue to assist the greater Indian Lake community following the March 14 EF-3 tornado. Logan County Emergency Management Agency […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Wayne Trace National Honor Society is holding a 5K (or one mile walk) on Saturday, May 11, at the Payne ball park across from Payne Elementary School. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. and the race still start at 8 a.m. The 5K is being held to raise money for Jayce Pierce, […]
POSTED: 03/21/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson In a world often weighed down by stress and turmoil, the simple act of laughter can be a powerful antidote. Recent studies have revealed the myriad of benefits that comedy and laughter bring to both physical and mental health, reinforcing the age-old adage that laughter truly is the best medicine. Van Wert […]
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 12:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information Family Movie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the Wesley Church fellowship hall. Movie Night is held the last Tuesday of every month at 551 Center St. in Van Wert. It’s a free event and all are welcome.
POSTED: 03/20/24 at 12:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Church