Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an open line 911 call. 5:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 49 near Ohio 81 in Willshire Township. A 2023 Kenworth driven by Surinder Singh of Friant, California was […]
POSTED: 09/18/24 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Vantage Career Center has announced its inaugural Vantage 5K event, calling it a fun and engaging race designed to bring the community together while supporting students. It’s scheduled for Sunday, October 20, at the Van Wert campus, 818 N. Franklin St. This year, the Vantage 5K is designed to raise funds […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Dr. Kevin Laing of Van Wert has been involved at all levels of organized dentistry throughout his career. For his efforts, he received the 2024 Ohio Dental Association Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, September 13, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 158th ODA Annual Session. […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Main St., from Washington St. to Market St. in downtown Van Wert will be closed from 12-11 p.m. this Saturday, September 21, for Main Street Van Wert’s Harvest Moon Festival. The festival itself will run from 4-10 p.m.
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Students in Vantage Career Center’s construction equipment technology program are shown in the final stages of installing a new concrete ramp at American Legion Post 178 on W. Main St. in Van Wert. Before doing concrete work, the students removed the old deteriorated ramp. The last part of the project is the installation of new […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The regular monthly meeting of the Van Wert County General Health District Board of Health will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, in the Van Wert County Health Department conference room, 1179 Westwood Dr., Suite 300, Van Wert.”
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information SPRINGFIELD — Following a series of bomb threats made to schools within the Springfield City School District, Governor Mike DeWine has authorized a contingent of troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mobile Field Force to provide added security at each of the district’s 18 school buildings. Springfield is approximately one […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It’s fair to say the biggest challenge of the season awaits the Van Wert Cougars this Friday night. Van Wert (1-3) will face state-ranked Wapakoneta (4-0, No. 7 Division III) at Mercy Health/Wapak Ford Field at Harmon Stadium. After a season-opening win, the Cougars have lost three straight, including a 41-14 decision […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Last Friday night was a rough one for Crestview. Not only did the Knights lose the NWC opener 28-21 to Fort Loramie, a pair of starters went down late in the game and head coach Cole Harting feared the worst. Now, the Knights (2-2, 0-1 NWC) are back home to […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Lima Central Catholic 0 Lincolnview had no trouble with Lima Central Catholic, winning in straight sets on Tuesday 25-16, 25-13, 25-21. Ila Hughes had 14 kills and Kara Suever added 12 kills. Makynlee Dickinson served up three aces, and Allie Miller, Lauren Anspach and Madelyn Berryman had 13, 12 […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports