Submitted information CLEVELAND — The Ohio Lottery and Ohio Casino Control Commission have announced a partnership with RecoverMe. RecoverMe is a mobile application that helps individuals gauge their gambling behavior using assessment tools, flexibly engage with sessions based on evidence-based therapy and track their gambling habits. RecoverMe also contains additional services for individuals who are in […]
POSTED: 06/19/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday June 17, 2024 5:28 a.m. – Deputies along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township. Van Wert EMS and Lutheran Air also responded to the scene. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
John F. “Jack” Aurand, 87, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born September 4,1936, in Toledo, to Merle J. and Naomi C. (Greenler) Aurand, who both preceded him in death. A 1954 graduate of Van Wert High School, Jack spent his career working […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Iva Lou Owens, 92, passed away Monday morning, June 17, 2024 at her residence in rural Van Wert. She was born on November 2, 1931, in Paulding County, the daughter of Elmer E. and Betty M. (Waldron) Laukhuf, who both preceded her in death. She married Edward Ervin Owens on August 19, 1950, and he […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Stifling hot conditions through the weekend have led to a change of plans in downtown Van Wert. Main Street Van Wert’s Block Party, scheduled for 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 21, has been postponed for safety reasons. “Keeping our vendors, volunteers, and community members safety in mind; we have postponed the event to […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview’s monthly school board meeting consisted of mostly routine items. The largest chunk of the meeting was discussing a recent facilities planning meeting. Information is being gathered to possibly explore upgrading Crestview’s indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. Board members Brad Perrott and Andy Perrott provided information and a full presentation […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Nearly $107,000 has been awarded to the Van Wert County Agricultural Society to help support the fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers. The funding was awarded as part of Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county and independent agricultural societies with improvements including upgrades to grounds, […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Even with the increase, prices in Ohio are 10 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 5.8 […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, June 25, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — The SHIELD (Crestview Football Alumni Association) has announced that Crestview High School graduate Evan Walls is the 2024 recipient of the first annual SHIELD scholarship. The son of Bill and Kim Walls, He plans to attend Baylor University in the fall and plans to study mechanical engineering and hopes […]
POSTED: 06/18/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports