SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor GROVER HILL — It’s a heartbreaking story. An animal rescue facility outside of Grover Hill was destroyed by flames early Saturday morning. The owners of JAR, or Justice Animal Rescue, were awakened at 4:45 a.m. to find the rescue, Dog City, engulfed in flames. 911 was called immediately, but the building was […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A hearing on an attempt to suppress evidence in an upcoming murder trial will be held today. The hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, was requested by attorney Zachary Maisch, who is representing Ryan Houser, 38, of Celina, formerly of Rockford. Houser […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has announced $3 million in funding for 42 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces enforce the state’s drug laws and combat illegal drug activity. Grants from the 2024 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund will support drug task forces that impact 36 counties […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff WILLSHIRE TOWNSHIP — Ohio 81, between Willshire Eastern Road and Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township is scheduled to close today for approximately 150 days to raise the roadway profile and replace two culverts. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Local and area veterans organizations and other groups planning Memorial Day ceremonies and/or services are encouraged to submit information for publication. Please include the date, time, location and any pertinent information, including speakers, luncheon, etc. The information should be emailed to editor@thevwindependent.com no later than Friday, May 17.
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Baseball Crestview takes two CONVOY – Crestview took both ends of an unconventional doubleheader on Saturday but the road to victory was completely opposite. In the first game, the Knights raced out to an 8-0 first inning lead over Ada, then needed a Bryson Penix RBI single to win it in walk-off […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information INDIANAPOLIS (IN) – A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season. This revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its recent meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — The investigation continues into a two-vehicle crash in northwest Allen County that claimed one person and caused serious injuries to two others. According to the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Defiance Trail […]
POSTED: 05/05/24 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If you happen to like the sounds of strings, the sounds of classical music and the sounds of pop music, you’re in luck. You’ll be able to hear it all next Friday, when the world famous Dallas String Quartet comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. It’s best described […]
POSTED: 05/03/24 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The first brush pickup of 2024 in Van Wert will begin on Monday, May 6. Brush should be out by 7 a.m. Here are some other guidelines: Place the brush by the curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc. The city will not pick up limbs larger than four inches in […]
POSTED: 05/03/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News