Submitted information All citizens are encouraged to attend the annual Flag Day Services which will be held two days prior to Flag Day, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the Elks Lodge Home. The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Also participating will be the Boy Scouts of […]
POSTED: 06/05/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 26 – arrested Chance W.E. Okuly in the 1100 block of W. Main St. on an outstanding warrant from Defiance Municipal Court. Sunday, May 26 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 200 block of N. Walnut St. Sunday, May 26 – a menacing incident was reported in the […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday June 3, 2024 4:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Water Street in the Village of Scott to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to check the welfare of a subject reported to be […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Two full days of fun will offered at this year’s Peony Festival, Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, in downtown Van Wert. Among the various activities planned for Friday: a free children’s tent with face painting, games, crafts starting at 10 a.m., plus photos with Queen Jubilee Claire Keysor and her court at […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society has announced two upcoming public events aimed at reducing lost pets and unwanted litter of kittens in the community. Microchip Clinic – June 22 Pets with microchips are three times more likely to be returned home. With the Fourth of July just around the corner, now is […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The American Pickers are returning to Ohio and plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series in August. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The show, which premiered in January, 2010, follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 13.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.35 on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a year […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has introduced road naming legislation that will honor the sacrifices made by veterans. In recognition of their service, a portion of U.S. 30 in Van Wert County will be designated as the “Van Wert County Veteran’s Memorial Highway.” “Ohio is home to more than […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers exclusively around baseball, including the 2024 OHSAA baseball state tournament, interleague play, unusual minor league team names and the Chicago White Sox. Baseball state tournament Some fun facts about the baseball state tournament, scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Canal Park in Akron: […]
POSTED: 06/04/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Georgene “Jean” Emily Waltz, 94, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born October 19, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Mae (Malon) Mattson, who both preceded her in death. On March 6, 1948, she married Cloyd P. Waltz, who passed away on September 2, 2016. […]
POSTED: 06/03/24 at 5:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries