VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 6/22/2024

Saturday June 22, 2024 1:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of a subject being disorderly. 2:57 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain and difficulty breathing. 3:00 a.m. […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 6/21/2024

Friday June 21, 2024 12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to check the area for a report of a subject on probation being out past allowed curfew. 2:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of […]

Wetzel MC honors fallen motorcyclists

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor GROVER HILL — An idea formed many months ago became a reality on Sunday, when member of the Wetzel Motorcycle Club unveiled and dedicated the new Fallen Bikers Memorial. The event was well attended, with over 100 people present for the dedication ceremony. WMC member Rob Taylor, who’s road name is “Stitch” […]

Memorial dedication

More than 100 people gathered for a ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Wetzel Motorcycle Club’s Fallen Bikers Memorial. The memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Paulding County Road 177 and County Road 12. See the full story above for more details. Bob Barnes/VW independent

SFM urges safe, legal fireworks use

Submitted information COLUMBUS — With the Fourth of July holiday rapidly approaching, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging Ohioans to put safety first. Since 2022, unless prohibited by local laws, Ohioans have been able to legally discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks in Ohio on certain days throughout the year when the use follows the Ohio Fire Code’s discharge rules. […]

AAA: travel to ramp up for July 4

VW independent staff/submitted information AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday.June 29-July 7. This year’s projected number of travelers for that […]

AAA3 seeking council, director members

VW independent staff/submitted information The Area Agency on Aging 3 is recruiting new members for their Advisory Council and Board of Directors. Potential members must reside in the Area Agency on Aging 3’s service area, which includes, Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert counties. Minority and older individuals living in rural areas […]

Poison’d performance

It was “Nothin’ But a Good Time” when the Poison Tribute Band Get Poison’d took the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Friday night. The group covered a number of the 1980s glam metal rock group’s hits in air conditioned comfort. The concert was originally scheduled to be held at Fountain Park but was […]

Cougars go camping

The Van Wert Cougars had an excellent two days at the recent University of Findlay girls basketball team camp. The team played hard and grew while competing against top notch teams. The varsity team finished with a record of 6-4 and lost to Port Clinton in the championship game of the tournament bracket. Photo courtesy […]

Joe Allen Howell

Joe Allen Howell, 88, of Convoy, passed away at his home Thursday morning, June 20, 2024, surrounded by family in Crestview, Florida. He was born on July 17, 1935, in Arcanum, to Russell “Bud” Howell and Helen Elizabeth (Owens) Howell. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Clarabelle Howell; two brothers, Larry and […]