VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced on Monday that a 1,000-acre site in Defiance County will be the first location primed for future economic development success with support from the new All Ohio Future Fund. More than $14.6 million from […]
POSTED: 07/30/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ARCHBOLD — The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Northwest State Community College will meet in a special session at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 in room C211 at the Archbold campus to discuss staff bargaining. No action will be taken at the meeting.
POSTED: 07/30/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Live has announced Superior Credit Union as a 2024 fall sponsor. The sponsorship goes directly to bringing the shows and keeping ticket prices low. Superior Credit Union, Inc., is headquartered in Lima, is a member-owned financial cooperative that serves more than 100,000 members at 25 western Ohio offices. They opened the doors to the Van […]
POSTED: 07/30/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff A squirrel caused Sunday’s power outage in Van Wert. According to an AEP Ohio spokesperson, a squirrel got into AEP’s equipment at 6:40 a.m., causing power to go out to 1,160 customers. Service was restored approximately two hours later.
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson This Friday, the 9th Feel Good Friday concert series will feature the captivating sounds of Daryl Wayne Dasher, a talented singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his fresh approach to Country and Americana music, Dasher brings a unique energy and authenticity to the stage that is sure to resonate with audiences. […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 12:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 21 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 300 block of North St. Sunday, July 21 – a parking ticket was issued in the 500 block of N. Race St. Sunday, July 21 – a criminal damaging incident was reported in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway. Sunday, […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday July 28, 2024 7:54 a.m. – Deputies along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township. A 2012 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Ian Grice of Covington, Ohio was eastbound on Willshire Eastern Road. According to the driver’s statement and evidence […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday July 27, 2024 12:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Middle Point to check a report of an open door. 1:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2010 Honda Crosstour driven by Asha […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday July 26, 2024 3:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Tully Township to assist a stranded motorist. 6:29 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with a low heart rate. 6:46 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
William Dwayne Ratliff, 56, of Van Wert, died at 10:09 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Mercy-St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. He was born November 15, 1967, in Paulding, to William Farmer Ratliff and Shirley Jean (Hall) Lippi. William was a truck driver with many years of service. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, […]
POSTED: 07/29/24 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries