Ladder trucks from American Township and the Van Wert Fire Department were used to raise the flag in honor of Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Adam Clark, who passed away last Friday. A funeral mass was held Wednesday morning at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos and he was laid to […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – As patio season gets in full swing, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit remind Ohioans that marijuana use remains strictly prohibited in liquor permit premises, including bars and restaurants. After Ohioans voted to legalize the adult use of […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for local non-profits to use the Fountain Park Rotary concession stand during the Feel Good Friday Concert Series. This summer there will be seven dates up for grabs starting with Friday, June 14. Friday, June 7, will not be available […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
An under the hood engine fire destroyed this Dodge 1500 pickup truck in the Walmart parking lot on Wednesday. The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to the scene shortly before 3:30 p.m. and firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No other vehicles were damaged and there were no injuries. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 10 Celina 9 (nine innings) It took two extra innings but Van Wert used a bases loaded walk to defeat Celina 10-9 on Wednesday, giving Cougars coach Charlie Witten his 300th career victory – all as head coach at Van Wert. The Cougars trailed 7-2 entering the bottom of […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre is ready to present its latest production, the inspiring musical “Hands on a Hardbody.” This exciting show promises to be a powerful exploration of dreams, sacrifices, and the lengths we go to for a shot at the American dream. The experience begins even before the curtain […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School has been named as one of America’s Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report, ranking 63rd among Ohio high schools, 1886th nationally, and first in Van Wert County. “The recognition afforded to Crestview High School from U.S. News and World Report is a tribute […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
It turned out to be a milky mess in Convoy Tuesday morning. A tanker hauling milk was was traveling along Lare Road when it went off the road and went about 100 yards on the soft berm before rolling onto its side. About half of the load of milk leaked onto the field and the […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Baseball Shawnee 2 Van Wert 1 LIMA — Shawnee scored two runs in the first and that was all the Indians needed in a 2-1 victory over Van Wert on Tuesday. The game turned out to be a pitchers duel. Shawnee’s Blake Reaman held the Cougars to just two hits while striking […]
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Surrounded by family members, Cali Gregory signed a letter-of-intent to play basketball at the University of St. Francis. Gregory is Crestview’s all-time leading scorer and led the Lady Knights to the Division IV state semifinals. Photo submitted
POSTED: 05/01/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports