SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The July meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education didn’t take long at all. In fact, it took exactly 13 minutes for board members to motor through Monday night’s agenda. Many of the agenda items dealt with personnel. Beth Scheiner was given a two-year administrative contract as transportation […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:57 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, July 23, from 12-2 p.m. or until the food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only event. […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 16.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 4.3 cents per gallon lower than […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Adolescent Youth Adult Theatre (AYAT) of Van Wert Civic Theatre presents “Urinetown” a thought-provoking and wildly funny musical brought to life by a talented cast of young performers led by Director Alyssa Taylor, Music Director Perry Webb, and Choreographer Emily Gehle. Young adults take on positions of directors, actors, and […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports COLDWATER — Van Wert advanced to Monday’s ACME state championship game, but the Cougars came up short in the season finale, losing 3-0 to Minster in eight innings. To get to the title game, Van Wert defeated highly touted Indian Lake 2-1 in the semifinals before falling to the Wildcats. Both games […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This installment of Random Thoughts centers around ACME baseball, the return of a popular game, the MLB draft and several memories. ACME Congratulations to Van Wert for an incredible run to the state ACME Baseball finals. Along the way, Cougar pitchers tossed back-to-back no-hitters and Monday night’s championship game was tied 0-0 […]
POSTED: 07/16/24 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Carolyn Sue Harp, 82, of Middle Point, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at Van Wert Manor after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1942, in Saint Marys, to Harold and Elsie (Pollock) Long, who both preceded her in death. A 1960 graduate of Van Del High School’s […]
POSTED: 07/15/24 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson This week’s Feel Good Friday concert series is set to be an unforgettable evening as the Gone 2 Paradise Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band takes the stage in Fountain Park. Originally scheduled to feature Earth To Mars, the concert will now bring the tropical vibes and iconic tunes of Jimmy Buffett to Van […]
POSTED: 07/15/24 at 10:24 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 7 – criminal damaging was reported in the 400 block of N. Washington St. Sunday, July 7 – arrested Bradley Michael Evans for theft at Walmart. Sunday, July 7 – a report of animals running at-large was made in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave. Monday, July 8 – a […]
POSTED: 07/15/24 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday July 14, 2024 1:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 11:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 11:20 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 07/15/24 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement