SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin Burchfield has approved fees and expenses for a Lima attorney who previously represented an area man accused of killing his girlfriend in Van Wert last September. Court records show on June 27, Burchfield approved a bill for $6,488.90 submitted by Lima attorney Zachary Maisch […]
POSTED: 06/30/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The City of Van Wert has released a list of offerings and events planned for the month of July. Offices closed The Van Wert Municipal Building will be closed will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Van Wert Municipal Court will be closed as well. Brush pickup […]
POSTED: 06/30/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Lee Warren Band rocked Fountain Park Friday night with classic rock, country and even some 80s ballads. The performance was the fourth show in the Feel Good Fridays Concert Series, sponsored by Van Wert Live. Each Friday night concert in the park is free of charge and concessions are available. The Johnny Cash tribute […]
POSTED: 06/30/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Salvation Army in Van Wert has several food programs to help those in need in Van Wert County and that need is growing. With children out of school for the summer, the Salvation Army’s numbers continue to grow. The first program is the food pantry, which has seen an increase […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — During a ceremony held on Friday, Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and members of the Ohio General Assembly announced significant investments contained in House Bill 2, the capital budget bill. “This capital budget is all about creating jobs, growing our economy, and directly impacting the people of […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Village of Convoy now has a DORA district. Convoy Village Council recently approved the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, which is in the downtown area. Limits are posted by signage. DORA cups can be purchased at Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ and at Cheers and Gears. Beverages must be purchased in DORA […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Kaden Hohman. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk Members. […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BLUFFTON — More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Bluffton on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, for the annual Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Swim Championships.The WOAL is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of one of the league’s teams. Bluffton Village Pool is the host site for the […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Outgoing Marsh Foundation Executive Director Kim Mullins chats with Marsh Trustee Gary Corcoran during a retirement party held in her honor earlier this week. Mullins retiring after a 29-year career at the Marsh Foundation, including 21 years as executive director. Scott Truxell/VW independent
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff/submitted information First Financial Bank and associates teamed up with community residents to collect over 4,000 books in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois during its recent book drive, May 6-24, including 230 in Van Wert and Delphos, contributing to financial literacy in the neighborhoods it serves. Books were collected in First Financial’s locations […]
POSTED: 06/28/24 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Business