VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 7/22/2024

Monday July 22, 2024 7:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Rogers Road in Ridge Township. 9:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Jackston Township for a report of large number of cattle loose in the roadway. 9:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main […]

Marsh’s Davis takes on new role

Submitted information Rob Davis has gained a wealth of experience and served in a variety of positions at The Marsh Foundation. His newest role is that of admissions and training specialist. Previously, he served as a clinical case manager, school family teacher and group home family teacher. His career at The Marsh Foundation has spanned […]

Council OKs pot, tobacco penalties

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Compared to the previous few meetings, Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council was rather quiet, with council members handling mostly routine agenda items. As expected, council members unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits anyone under 21 from purchasing, transporting or using cannabis in the city. State law currently has the same […]

Iconic clock returning

The newly refurbished National Bank Clock on E. Main St. in downtown Van Wert will be unveiled this Thursday morning. Main St. Van Wert has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 11:30 a.m. to showcase the clock, which was disassembled and removed just over a year ago for repairs and restoration. $60,000 was raised via private […]

COA schedules informational meeting

Submitted information The Van Wert County Council on Aging will host an informational meeting regarding the potential to start a local Parkinson’s Disease Support Group at the Van Wert County Council on Aging. The meeting is scheduled from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at the Van Wert Senior Center, 220 Fox Rd., Van Wert.  All ages […]

Pump prices increase nearly 20 cents

VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen a whopping 18.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. The increase mid-last week, when pump prices soared 40 cents or more per gallon at area gas stations. Prices […]

Officials warn about turnpike scam

Submitted information BEREA — The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding toll customers everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fraudulent websites. The Ohio Turnpike does no5 request its E-ZPass customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid tolls and/or toll violations do not […]

Random Thoughts: entirely football

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around football – new non-conference opponents for WBL teams, a new look NWC, a question about defending state champions, the NFL preseason, and an unusual championship game venue. Different look When the 2024 high school football team kicks off on August 23, half of the […]

Sign-ups to be held for annual tourney

VW independent sports WREN — Sign-up for the 32nd annual Wrenway Park wiffleball tournament will be held on Thursday, August 1, at the Wren Restaurant. Sign-ups will begin promptly at 5 p.m. Each team must have a representative present with one of 15 available lanyards. The entry fee is $100 per team. This year’s wiffleball […]

Area man arrested on nearly 100 charges

VW independent staff/submitted information CELINA – A Mercer County resident has been indicted on 96 criminal counts for allegedly defrauding Ohioans out of more than $1 million. The counts against Christopher T. Wendel, 58, of Celina range from first to fifth degree felonies and include securities fraud, unlicensed securities activity, misrepresentation in the sale of […]