Larry Earl Green, 69, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Lima Memorial. He was born on April 2, 1955, in Defiance, to Roger and Wilhelmina (March) Green, who both preceded him in death. A 1973 graduate of Ayersville High School, Larry pursued higher education, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree from […]
POSTED: 09/19/24 at 1:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 6:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for […]
POSTED: 09/19/24 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, including with the local chapter, is urging Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Work is underway to repair U.S. 30 overpasses along Stripe Road in Van Wert and Converse Roselm Road in Middle Point. Both overpasses were closed in May due to damage caused by an over-height vehicle. U.S. 30 is restricted to one lane in the work zones. Starting Friday, September 20, the median at Mendon Road […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A pair of criminal hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning, with Judge Martin Burchfield presiding over both of the hearings. Devin Contreras, 30, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to possession of a Fentanyl-related compound and aggravated possession of drugs, both fifth degree […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that the Ohio Traffic Safety Office has awarded the county $47,708.06 in federal traffic safety funding for fiscal year 2025. Sheriff Riggenbach said the grant funds will help provide additional personnel time to focus on making the roadways safer for visitors and […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Historical Society is in full fall mode. The first fall program will be begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, the first day of fall, 2024, in the Annex. Dan Joyce, drone instructor at Vantage Career Center will be talking about the history, training, and uses of drones. Weather […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Is it just me or is this season flying by? How is it possible this is Week No. 5, the halfway point of the regular season? The first four weeks seem like a blur. Some teams are on their way to attaining goals they set before the season while others have been […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Recapping the top performances from around the state in the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association’s Week 4 High School Football Notebook: -Ontario’s Ohio State-bound Bodpegn Miller ran for 212 yards on 20 carries with a touchdown and completed seven passes for 68 yards and a score as the Warriors knocked off River Valley […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports In girls golf at Willow Bend on Wednseday, St. Henry defeated Lincolnview 204-233. Eme Renner led Lincolnview with a 54, followed by Lindsey Hatcher (57), Grace Custer (58) and Ellie Mueller (64). St. Henry’s Grace Beyke was the match medalist with a 50.
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports