VW independent staff One lucky winner in Ohio had reason to celebrate on July 4, after winning the Powerball jackpot of $139.3 million in the Wednesday, July 3 drawing. The lucky winner matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on an auto-pick ticket purchased at Walmart Supercenter in Huber Heights, northeast of Dayton. The winning […]
POSTED: 07/04/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS – In honor of the life and service of Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, […]
POSTED: 07/04/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Chapter of PERI (Public Employee Retirees, Inc) will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert. Merrill Asher, Vice Chair of the PERI Board of Trustees, will present the program about updates and […]
POSTED: 07/04/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
The Town Creek Brass Quartet will be providing patriotic music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third Street, Van Wert. The members of the brass quartet are Philip and Paul Hoverman on trumpets, and Tony and Matt Alessandrini on trombone and euphonium. All attendees will have an opportunity to join […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 10:58 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 10:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday July 2, 2024 1:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 3:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert police. 3:36 a.m. – Dispatched Middle […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — Trinity will be in concert at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, July 7, at Huggy Bear Campgrounds on Ringwald Road, east of Van Wert. The concert will be held in the Shelter House and is open to the public.
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Van Wert claimed the District 5 Acme championship with a 3-1 win over Ottawa-Glandorf on Tuesday. The victory put the Cougars in the state tournament against host Coldwater at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13. It’s the seventh trip to the Acme state tournament in nine years, excluding the 2020 COVID year. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 5:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information The Cougar Pride Athletic Booster Club has wrapped up the academic and athletic year. Below is a recap sent out to members. Fundraising and sponsorship: Our dedicated fundraising efforts soared to new heights this year, thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our community members and business sponsors. Through the […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Leftover COVID-19 funds, or American Rescue Plan money will be put to use around the state, including Van Wert County, specifically, the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. It was announced in June that nearly $107,000 had been awarded to the Van Wert County Agricultural Society to help support the fairgrounds and enhance experiences […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News