VW independent sports Lincolnview’s Taylor Post has been named the NWC Player of the Year and head coach Eric Schwab has been named Coach of the Year in balloting done by coaches. Post is a senior pitcher and shortstop who has been dominate at both positions and at the plate. Schwab has led the Lancers […]
POSTED: 05/15/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports It wasn’t easy, but Lincolnview won an outright NWC championship with a 3-1 win over Ada on Tuesday. All three of Lincolnview’s runs came in the bottom of the sixth, including RBI hits by Allie Miller Sydney Fackler. Miller, Taylor Post and Lainey Spear each scored runs and Fackler had three of […]
POSTED: 05/15/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kimberly Ann Deitrick, 62, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, May 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1961, in Middlesboro, Kentucky the daughter of Charles and Ruth Deitrick, who both preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Kody A. Deitrick of Van Wert and Emily J. Lacy […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday May 13, 2024 8:00 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a subject with diabetic issues. 8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township on a complaint of reckless driving. 8:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert City Council did an abrupt about-face on medical marijuana Monday night. After a plea from Fourth Ward Councilman Bill Marshall, council members voted unanimously, 7-0, to prepare legislation to rescind the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. After medical marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016, city council voted to […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School recently held its Senior Awards Convocation for the Class of 2024 in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Seniors were honored and recognized for their academic and athletic achievements garnered over the past four years, and several students were acknowledged during the awards program. Van […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
With the help of numerous individuals, the Girl Scouts of Van Wert County, Boy Scout Troop 35, Cub Scout Pack 35 and churches, American Legion Post 178 members and Legion PTSD group members were able to place over 2,200 American flags on the graves of deceased Veterans at Woodland Cemetery on Saturday. A Memorial Day service […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a special May 24 concert in the bandshell of Fountain Park in Van Wert, Ohio. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Music performed at the concert will include patriotic selections that are intended to reflect, revitalize and rekindle the […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Motor carrier enforcement officers will be on Ohio’s roadways this week for a 72-hour transportation safety event known as “International Roadcheck.” The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is participating in International Roadcheck, scheduled for today, tomorrow and Thursday throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume event highlights the important […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Area residents gathered on Saturday to celebrate the finished Ohio 49 road project in Wren, which includes a newly re-surfaced road and the various other improvements. Village officials gave special thanks to Craig Knapke of Access Engineering, the Van Wert County Commissioners, Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation, Tom‘s Construction and the Shelley Corporation. Photo […]
POSTED: 05/14/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News