VW independent staff A reminder that Van Wert American Legion Post 178’s Independence Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 4. This year’s parade will start at the intersection of N. Tyler St. at E. Main St. and will go to the 100 block of N. Shannon St. The staging area will be the […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Central’s Educational & Charitable Foundation has announced its 2024 Scholarship Program recipients. The program rewards graduates pursuing educational degrees supporting careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. The scholarship provides up to $5,000 annually to each student, is renewable for up to three years, and may be used towards tuition, […]
VW independent staff/submitted information The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education and the Lincolnview Classified Education Association (LCEA) approved a new three-year contract during a brief special board meeting held last Thursday. The LCEA includes custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, aides and cooks. The contract with the LCEA took effect July 1 and will run through […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Central Insurance retirees met on June 26 at Pizza Hut with the following in attendance: Phil Steinen, Chuck White, Viv Langhals, Dewaine Johnson, Sharon Baer, Ruth Ricker, Dorothy Helmke, Annette Hirschy, Lori Klinger, Karen Morris, Liz Hoerstin, Barb Brinkman, Marcella Shinabery,and Paula Giessler-Scott. The next Central Insurance retirees luncheon will be held at […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information The Van Wert Area Retired Teachers Association (VWARTA) will meet for its summer luncheon program at 12 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. The luncheon meal cost is $11 and includes BBQ chicken breast, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, gelatin salad, dinner roll, ice cream sundaes, and […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
The YMCA of Van Wert County will host its eighth annual golf outing on Sunday August 11, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. Check-in is at 1 p.m. and tee is at 2 p.m. Funds raised from the outing will directly benefit youth programs at the YMCA. The day will be filled with fun golf, a […]
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tyler David Dunn, 33, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 28, 2024, at his residence. A beloved son, he was born on August 29, 1990, in Van Wert, to his parents, Ronald D. Dunn and Lisa R. (Leiter) Dunn. Tyler’s love for movies knew no bounds, reflected in his role as an […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 9:42 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday July 1, 2024 8:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Street in the Village of Ohio City for a utility line that was down. 8:29 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township for a subject who was weak. 10:04 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — The Village of Convoy will celebrate 150 years in a big way during three days of Convoy Community Days, July 11-13. The village was incorporated in 1874 and is named after Convoy, Ireland, the native home of a first settler. Here is a full list of events planned during […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert’s annual 4th of July fireworks display will begin promptly at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The location of the fireworks show will again be at Van Wert High School. In case of inclement weather, the display will be rescheduled for 10 p.m. Friday, July 5, at Van Wert High School. […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News