Sunday July 7, 2024 10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to investigate a report of domestic violence. Jered Jonathon Raymond Panning, 26, of Pleasant Township was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. He was charged with domestic violence, a fourth degree felony, and […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Eileen Elizabeth Hurless, 84 of Columbus and formerly of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Smith’s Mill Health Center of New Albany, Ohio. She was born on May 31, 1940, in Lodi, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. Waldo E. Byers and Elsie Caroline (Bennett) Byers, who both preceded […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Barring an unforeseen delay, tonight will be the night Van Wert City Council formally approves three pieces of legislation dealing with marijuana. Two of the ordinances were tabled before the third and final reading at the June 24 meeting. One would lift the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries within the city […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Middle Point Fire Department Fire and EMS units, along with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 30 and Mendon Road just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after a collision involving a pickup truck and a car. Upon impact […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Mark your calendar – an open house will be held to celebrate Rev. Paul Miller’s 100th birthday from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Central Ave., Van Wert. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Submitted information CONVOY — Crestview Local Schools has announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced price meals and/or milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. Each school office and […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club will hold a benefit auction and ice cream social on Friday, July 26 at the Middle Point Community Building. Food will be available starting at 5 p.m, and the auction will begin at 6 p.m. The auction will feature a number of great items generously […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The music of Johnny Cash could be heard at Fountain Park Friday night, as the tribute band Johnny Folsom 4 rocked a big crowd. The free show was the fifth in the Feel Good Fridays Concert Series. This Friday’s concert will feature The Cars tribute band The Side Cars Band. Music will begin at 7:30 […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a modern military match on Saturday, July 13, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:45 a.m. Any modern military rifle may be […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports MIDDLE POINT – Entries are still being accepted for the 15th annual Middle Point Ballpark Festival Baseball Tournament, scheduled for Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. The entry fee is $400 for Pony League-15u, $300 for 10u and 12u, and $250 for 8u. The first 10 teams in each division will be accepted. Checks can […]
POSTED: 07/07/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports