Submitted information The deadline for Wreaths Across America orders has been extended to December 1. Orders need to be in by then for December 14 delivery to Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Wreaths may be picked up after the 12 p.m. service on December 14 to deliver to a different cemetery. Wreaths are $17 with […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The field of area playoff teams is dwindling. Of the remaining teams, two are from the Western Buckeye League, two are from the Northwest Conference and the remaining five are from the Midwest Athletic Conference. All of them are vying for a spot in their respective regional championship game next week. Last […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul as Lester G. Merkle passed away. He was born on January 17, 1933, in Van Wert County to Theodore and Victoria (German) Merkle, who both preceded him in death. On February 18, 1956, he married the former Rose J. Campbell, who preceded him in […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 3:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Historic Main Street Van Wert has announced the grand opening of The Maeve Salon, now open at 117 N. Washington St. in the heart of downtown Van Wert. This locally-owned salon brings a fresh, modern space to our community, offering personalized beauty and wellness services. The Maeve Salon’s opening is a testament to the vibrant […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
By Jarrod Clay COLUMBUS — With 2024 consumer spending expected to reach a new record this holiday season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) has unveiled a free Holiday Gift Budgeting Guide to help Ohioans successfully navigate the upcoming season with fiscal responsibility in mind. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumer spending during the upcoming winter […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Tuesday November 12, 2024 12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on German Church Road in Pleasant Township. No injuries were reported. 1:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having […]
POSTED: 11/13/24 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The murder trial of a Van Wert man won’t take place until 2025. During a pre-trial conference held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Tuesday morning, the attorney representing Larry Andrus Jr., 49, said he’s still waiting on a report from a medical examiner hired by the defense. Attorney Barry Schroeder […]
POSTED: 11/12/24 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s first meeting of November will take place at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. Council typically meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, but this meeting was delayed two days due to the […]
POSTED: 11/12/24 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Central Insurance has made a significant investment in the future of Van Wert County by donating $200,000 to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert’s (BDC) capital campaign. “At Central, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others and our community. Through our partnership with the Business Development Corporation, […]
POSTED: 11/12/24 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information If you play pickleball now, have played in the past, or are interested in learning to play, plan to join a conversation hosted by the Van Wert City Parks Department to discuss all things pickleball. Pickleball is a healthy activity that is easy to learn, is affordable, appeals across generations, and builds community. […]
POSTED: 11/12/24 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News