GREG YINGER/for the independent Clayton Priest, a senior at Lincolnview High School was the winner of the Ohio District – Optimist International Oratorical Contest last weekend in Columbus, receiving a $3,500 scholarship and the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Optimist International Oratorical World Championships in St. Louis in July. Priest began his journey of […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff ARTHUR — The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado touched down in Paulding County Tuesday night. The weak tornado – an EF-0 twister – with winds up to 70 miles per hour touched down three miles south-southwest of Arthur at 8:16 p.m. Its maximum width was 25 yards and the […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Evan Elling on Sunday, May 5. Elling is a member of Boy Scout Troop 32, sponsored by the Middle Point United Methodist Church. Evan was presented an American Flag and an Eagle Scout Certificate from […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced $10.25 million in three multistate settlements with the largest wireless carriers in the United States to resolve the 50 attorneys general investigations into deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Ohio is due to receive more than $478,000 under the agreements with AT&T Mobility together with […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 2024 Van Wert Cougar Boys Basketball Clinic for boys has been set for June 10-11. All boys entering grades three through eight are eligible to attend this clinic, which will run from 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. in the Van Wert High School gymnasium. The Van Wert Boys Youth Basketball Clinic is designed to […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Two U.S. 30 overpasses in Van Wert County are now closed due to bridge strikes: Stripe Road and Converse Roselm Road. The overpasses will remain closed until further notice.
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The month of June is a big month for First Baptist Church in Van Wert. The church is hosting two major events in an effort to serve and connect with people of all ages in the community and surrounding areas. Event No. 1 – HeartSong Concert HeartSong Ministries from Cedarville University will be […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Denver of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra is coming to Van Wert for a special concert, “Let Freedom Ring,” on Saturday, May 25, at Trinity Friends Church.Let Freedom Ring is a high energy, horn driven concert filled with patriotic classics like “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful,” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Delores Ann Myers went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, where she was met at heaven’s gates by her true love, John Myers, who passed on May 25, 2021. Delores was born on April 10, 1938, to Doyle and Jennie (Mefferd) Stuckey in Union Township, Van Wert County. On June […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert City Police Department solve this investigation. On April 23, in the 600 block of N, Market St., Van Wert, an unknown person or persons broke into a detached garage, stealing the items of a Milwaukee tool […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers, News