Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $200 to the Van Wert County Junior Fair Board. The money was earmarked for the renovation of the hog barn. Over time, wear and tear have taken their toll on the building. The Junior Fair Board would like to install new gates […]
POSTED: 07/11/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mary Melissa Wright, 76, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Van Wert. She is survived by a loving family, including her son, James J. Lackey; daughter-in-law, Melissa Lackey; daughter, Lisa Morgan; son-in-law, Dave Taylor; grandchildren, Racheal Elder, Brandon Zilka, Gage Hopper, Kellie Morgan, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday July 9, 2024 7:29 a.m. – Deputies took a report of a private property single vehicle crash at a location on Elks Drive in the City of Van Wert. 8:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Marsh Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a hit skip accident. […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information OHIO CITY — A longtime resident of Ohio City – over 90 years – has been chosen to serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Lambert Days parade. When Joanne Rickard was two years old, her family moved to the home that she still resides at today. For 89 years […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Marsh Foundation Board of Trustees has named Kelly Gross as the next executive director of Child and Family Services. After 20 years at The Marsh Foundation,, Gross took over the Child and Family Services division on July 1, following the retirement of longtime director Kim Mullins. Beginning in Vance Hall […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
One person was transported by ambulance to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital, after this Tuesday night crash on S. Washington St., just outside of Central Insurance. The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were dispatched to the scene shortly after 8:30 p.m., after the driver of the southbound jeep failed to negotiate the […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Discussion for and against medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries dominated Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. In fact, that was the topic for nearly an hour of the 90 minute meeting. Council members did handle other agenda items though. Two proposed ordinances had their second reading and both were approved 6-0 […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched a campaign to combat the influx of illegal vaping devices flooding Ohio communities, an initiative aimed at protecting young people from addiction, respiratory problems and other severe health risks associated with these products. “You don’t have any idea what is in those […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Get ready to giggle and guffaw at Van Wert Civic Theatre’s production of The True Story of Hey Diddle Diddle. Directed by Monica Campbell with assistant director Grace Doctor, the show promises to unravel the mysteries behind the beloved nursery rhyme in the most hilarious way possible. Featuring a talented cast of local youth including […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Douglas D. Parrish, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home. He was 76 years old. Douglas (Doug) was born in Defiance on January 25, 1948, the son of Richard and Helen (Fitzwater) Parrish, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Glola L. […]
POSTED: 07/10/24 at 3:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries