CHP Home Care & Hospice held its Rays of Hope day-camp for kids dealing with grief June 25-27 at YMCA Camp Clay in Van Wert. Rays of Hope offers a safe place for kids dealing with the loss of a loved one to find support and connection. Together with other kids who are experiencing similar […]
POSTED: 08/07/24 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports OTTAWA — Van Wert shot a season low 333, and the Cougars finished fifth out of 23 teams at the Kalida Invitational at Moose Landing on Wednesday. Ottawa Hills won the invitational with a score of 308, while Pettisville finished second with a 322. Keaton Foster fired a 78, followed by Griff McCracken, […]
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VW independent staff A total of 17 criminal hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court between Thursday, August 1, and Wednesday, August 7. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over all but one of the hearings. Arraignments Caitlin Murphy, 22, of Ohio City, entered a not guilty plea to aggravated possession of drugs, a […]
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Leslie Kay (Eversole) Glossett, 43, passed away unexpectedly at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1981, the daughter of Donald and Pamela Eversole, who both survive. She was a 2000 Lincolnview High School and Vantage Career Center graduate. She held […]
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Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 8:53 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a subject with a back injury. 9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 08/07/24 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There are new developments but still no trial dates in the case of a man charged with killing his girlfriend at her Van Wert home last September. During a pre-trial conference held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, Judge Martin Burchfield ruled on a defense request to suppress certain […]
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VW independent staff On the heels of last Friday’s massive water line break on N. Washington St., Van Wert city officials are making plans to repair a small stretch of the street that was badly damaged during the break. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said on Tuesday that crews from Shelly Company will begin repair work […]
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Submitted information A reminder that Lincolnview Local Schools will hold its grand opening dedication celebration of the new elementary school’s special education suite and media center/STEM labs at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, August 11. The celebration and open house will start in the high school gymnasium with tours to follow after the program. All Lincolnview […]
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Submitted information The Future of Accessible-Coordinated Transportation Services (FACTS) Coalition will be holding a public meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday August 28, at the Area Agency on Aging 3, 2423 Allentown Rd., Lima. All public, private non-profit, and private for-profit transportation providers as well as the general public are invited to attend, participate and provide […]
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Submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Athletic Department will conduct its annual “Meet the Team” night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 12, in the high school gym. All fall student-athletes in grades 7-12 and their parents are requested to attend. Meet the Team night will give the community the first opportunity to get a look […]
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