VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 4/22/2024

Monday April 22, 2024 8:10 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject not feeling well. 8:55 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Willshire on a complaint about identity fraud. 10:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 […]

Beverly Ann “Bev” Adam

Beverly Ann “Bev ” Adam, 79, of Van Wert, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on August 24, 1944, in Defiance, to Eugene and Harriet Foss, who both preceded her in death. On February 12, 1966, she was married to her loving husband, […]

Roundup: baseball, softball, tennis

VW independent sports Softball Van Wert 15 Ottoville 1 (five innings) Kaitlyn Beair had quite a day for Van Wert. Beair had three hits, including two doubles, four RBI, scored a run and on the mound, held Ottoville to just three hits with seven strikeouts, as the Cougars defeated Ottoville 15-1 in five innings on […]

Random Thoughts: hoops, softball, more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around a record setting performance, a new hoops coach, several new hoops coaches, Lincolnview softball and UM football. Owen Scott Congratulations to Van Wert High School distance runner Owen Scott for setting a new school record in the 3200 meter run. Scott s time of […]

Pot consumption, dispensaries addressed

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Clarification on marijuana consumption was made during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, but the matter of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries appears to be far from settled. During a special “Council of the Whole” meeting held before the regular meeting, council members discussed both topics and listened to input and […]

Rotary Club seeking project proposals

VW independent staff/submitted information As people of action, the local Van Wert Rotary Club strives to impact the community and is always seeking opportunities to accomplish Rotary’s mission and demonstrate drive to create positive change. Accordingly, the Van Wert Rotary Club is seeking community project proposals. Submitted projects should either address a specific community need, […]

Public invited to VWHS prom events

Submitted information The Van Wert High School junior class is inviting the public to the Prom Open House from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, in the Van Wert Middle School Gym. This year, the students chose ‘Hit the Jackpot” as the theme. Come and see how the students transform the gym and get a […]

United Way donation

United Way of Van Wert County recently granted Convoy Sports Center a check for $1,000. The money was given on behalf of the New Initiative Funds which allows organizations that are tax exempt to apply in order to help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. The funds will be used for […]

Van Wert County receives federal funds

Submitted information Van Wert County has been chosen to receive $8,800 to supplement food and shelter programs under the Phase 41 SSA process. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, […]

Pump prices rise sharply locally, in Ohio

VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 24.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.64 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 21.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand four cents per gallon higher than […]