Marcia Lou (Hoy) Priest passed away at Vancrest Skilled Nursing facility surrounded by family on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born September 19, 1944, in Van Wert, to Burton Hoy and Loma (Dunlap) Hoy, who both preceded her in death. Marcia was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyliss (Hoy) Max, and grandson […]
POSTED: 06/23/24 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shawn Michael Kimmet, of Delphos put his kickstand down for the final time the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2024, after a year long journey with brain cancer. He was surrounded in his home by his loving family and friends. He was born with his twin sister, Dawn Richelle on July 24, 1971, in Lima […]
POSTED: 06/23/24 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Call it what you will – marijuana, cannabis, pot, weed, etc. – it figures to be the main topic at Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Council members are scheduled to cast a third and final vote on an ordinance that would lift the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries within […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff As expected, extreme heat blanketed Van Wert County and the entire region this week. High temperatures throughout the week topped 90 degrees. Sunday: 92 Monday: 97 Tuesday: 91 Wednesday: 92 Thursday: 96 Friday: 95 According to Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy, thunderstorms that popped up on Wednesday produced rain in […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The economy and inflation are two of the biggest concerns heard by U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-5th District) during his travels around his massive district. Latta visited Van Wert and Paulding counties on Friday and among other things, he met with constituents during courthouse conferences, or one-on-one meetings to discuss federal casework […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Crews have been replacing concrete in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse and work will continue through at least next week. The front doors of the courthouse will be closed next Wednesday and Thursday to pour and chisel the concrete. If all goes as planned, the doors will reopen on Friday, […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services Department/Ohio Means Jobs Van Wert County will be accepting applications for housing or utility assistance starting on Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 26, (or until funding runs out) for individuals aged 60 and older. Eligible individuals/families will receive assistance (one-time payment) up […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting their annual free youth golf clinic July 15-19 at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. The clinic is available for youth ages 7-12 years old. The 7-9 year olds will have their clinic July 15-17 and the 9-12 year olds will go from […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Stephen Michael Wood, 73, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1950, to John and Winnie (Honaker) Wood, in War, West Virginia. He was an owner-operator of Steve Wood Trucking, LLC and retired from Wolverine Packing Company. Steve also worked on the railroad for […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 3:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday June 20, 2024 1:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 4:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 6:32 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to […]
POSTED: 06/21/24 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement