Tickets are on sale for the annual Chicken BBQ at the John Paulding Historical Museum, 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding. Andy’s Knockout Chicken of Fort Wayne will be roasting barbecue chicken from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, August 3. Meals will include a half chicken or quarter chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus […]
POSTED: 07/18/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Professional Storm Responders of Van Wert will host a screening of the 1996 movie “Twister” at Van Wert Cinemas today (Wednesday, July 17), with a meet and greet starting at 5 p.m., followed by the movie at 6 p.m. Admission to the movie is a canned good donation that will go to […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 1:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a tree down in the roadway. 2:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff OHIO CITY — The third full weekend of July brings with it Lambert Days. The 2024 edition will be held this Friday through Sunday, July 19-21 at the Ohio City Fireman’s Park and Community Building on Ohio 118 on the north side of the village. The annual celebration honors American automotive pioneer […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor TOLEDO — The Diocese of Toledo will pay just over $1 million to three victims of sexual abuse by Michael Zacharias, a former priest who once served in Van Wert. The settlement was decided following recommendations from two judges who were appointed as independent administrators of the process. The diocese declined to comment […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Two years after its debut, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has proven to be a safety net for thousands of Ohioans each month who face emotional distress or thoughts of suicide. “988 is saving lives,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “The lifeline is providing free, around-the-clock support to Ohioans […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Farm Bureau and Soil & Water Conservation District are co-hosting their annual Ag banquet on Tuesday, August 13. It will be held at Lifehouse Church, 719 Fox Road, Van Wert. The evening will begin with an election for two supervisors on the SWCD board from 5-6 p.m., dinner catered by […]
POSTED: 07/17/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff For the most part, Van Wert County dodged a bullet early Tuesday morning. A powerful system packing heavy rain, thunder and lightning and high winds started to disintegrate as it approached the county from the west/northwest at approximately 1 a.m. It did produce some rain in certain spots around the county and […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 1:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert finished as state runner-up after the ACME state championship game on Monday. The Cougars (16-6) fell to Minster 3-0 in eight innings. A game recap can be found on the Sports page. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 1:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Monday July 15, 2024 2:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to an area of Grill Road in the City of Van Wert for an automated alert of a motor vehicle crash. 5:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check a report of a disabled vehicle […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement