Monday September 16, 2024 7:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Jackson Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway. 8:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of a loose dog. 8:21 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff A Decatur, Indiana man was jailed on several charges after a hit-skip crash in Van Wert on Monday. Tyler Harrell, 30, is facing charges of OVI, failure to stop after an accident and assurred clear distance. He was also arrested on a felony warrant out of Adams County, Indiana. According to a […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an area of U.S 224 in Jackson Township Monday afternoon, after receiving a report of a semi-truck that was stopped along the roadway with a subject throwing boxes into the ditch. The vehicle was later located and stopped. The driver, a 28-year-old male from California was issued a […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around MAC volleyball, Wapakoneta, Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Carolina’s Bryce Young, and the NFL. Mighty MAC This is impressive – 60 percent of the Midwest Conference is ranked in this week’s Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Not only that, all six teams […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview celebrates after defeating Lima Central Catholic 4-0 in NWC soccer action on Monday. A goal by Jakeb Frysinger from 25-feet out gave the Lancers a 1-0 halftime lead, then Lincolnview added three more goals in the second half – headers by Conlan Hatfield and Brayson Davis, and an 18-footer by Caleb Buehrer. The Lancers […]
POSTED: 09/17/24 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Proposed upgrades to Crestview’s athletic facilities and more came with sticker shock. During a September 4 work session, the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education heard a presentation from architects from Garmann Miller about possible upgrades to the football field, baseball and softball fields, a training center and/or a community […]
POSTED: 09/16/24 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce has announced a limited time offer for businesses looking to maximize their community involvement and networking opportunities. Effective immediately, new businesses that join the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and pay their full membership fee for 2025 will receive the remainder of 2024 free of […]
POSTED: 09/16/24 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
It’s been a busy time for FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Lodge 62. With the help of the community, the local lodge was able to donate a truckload of food to the food pantry at the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. FOP Lodge 62 also donated $500 to the food pantry for the […]
POSTED: 09/16/24 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information This is National Roundabouts Week and according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, it’s a time to celebrate a simple engineering design that has dramatically improved the safety of intersections throughout the country. ODOT officials said they’re pleased with the results where roundabouts have been constructed and how the overall public […]
POSTED: 09/16/24 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Local Schools Board of Education member Lori Bittner was recognized for 15 years of service during Monday night’s school board meeting. She was presented with an OSBA (Ohio School Boards Association) certificate by Board President John Auld. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/16/24 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News