VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – During the Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend, troopers are reminding drivers to utilize their safety belts and to be responsible by designating a sober driver. The effort is officially underway and […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of Van Wert County recently granted Operation Back to School a check for $2,500. The money was given on behalf of the Community Impact Funds, which allows tax exempt organizations apply to receive help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. The funds received will aid in the program’s ninth […]
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This week the Van Wert tennis team celebrated 60 seasons of Cougar tennis at their 2024 awards banquet. Honors included VW Duels B Doubles 3rd place, Fletcher Smith/Kaedyn Swander; VW Duels Singles Champion, Keaton Foster; All-WBL honorable mention, Fletcher Smith/Kaedyn Swander. In addition, 12 Cougar tennis players earned Scholar Athlete Awards. Team captains, Keaton Foster, Devon Story, […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information This school year, 40 Van Wert Middle School seventh graders were placed in a new class for their “discovery” time. The class was called S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and was taught by Marty Hohman, Noah Carter, Makenna Sealts, and Trinda Keber. This year’s STEAM project was to make […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday May 22, 2024 12:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove debris from the roadway. 2:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of a tree in the roadway. 5:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s plenty of good news about renovation work at Eggerss Stadium and a bit of disappointing news about a key part of the project. During Wednesday’s Van Wert school board meeting, Superintendent Mark Bagley gave an update on Phase II of the massive renovation project and said much of the work is […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Administrative contracts were at the forefront of Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. The board approved three-year contracts (August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027) for Early Childhood Center Principal Lori Bittner, Middle School Assistant Principal Ben Collins, Van Wert School at the Goedde Director Rhonda Cunningham, […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Among Ohio’s 88 counties, preliminary April, 2024 unemployment rates ranged from a low of 2.7 percent in Mercer County to a high of 6.8 percent in Meigs County. From March, unemployment rates decreased in 87 counties and remained unchanged in one. Six counties had unemployment rates at or below 3.3 percent in […]
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Congratulations to the latest Van Wert Elementary Word of the Week Winners! This week, the following students were chosen as representatives of the word, motivate: Grade 1, Margo; Grade 2, Nova; Grade 3, Ethan; Grade 4, Parker; Grade 5, Jerzie. Each child received a free Mighty Kids Meal from McDonald’s and a certificate from WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. Photo submitted
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Central Insurance reported a year of resilience and stability in the face of industry challenges during its annual policyholder meeting held Wednesday, May 8, at the company’s headquarters in Van Wert. “Last year proved to be a challenging year for the insurance industry,” Chairman, CEO, and President Evan Purmort stated. “I […]
POSTED: 05/23/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: Business