VW independent sports State semifinal football games were played around Ohio Friday night. Here are final scores of each of the games. Two MAC schools, Coldwater and Marion Local, defeated two NWC schools, Bluffton and Columbus Grove respectively, to advance to next week’s state championship games. Division I Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller 49 Centerville 10 Olentangy […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Juan Olivarez Valle Sr., 76, of Willshire, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on March 14, 1948, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Adan Reyna Valle and Isabel (Olivarez) Valle, who both preceded him in death. He had been married to Maria (Garcia) […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carolyn Collins, 79, a devoted mother, avid reader, and lover of life, passed away peacefully on on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on August 5, 1945, in Marion, Ohio, to Robert and Maxine (Chaney) Cocherl, who both preceded her in death. Carolyn dedicated her life to her family and […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 2:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday November 28, 2024 9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Washington Township for a report of hunters trespassing in some woods. 1:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a active smoke alarm. 5:58 p.m. – […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday November 27, 2024 12:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 6:29 a.m.- Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 49 in Tully Township. The incident was investigated by the […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 11:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert High School standout distance runner Owen Scott recently signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Division I Youngstown State University. Scott owns 10 of the 11 fastest cross country times in Van Wert High School history. He is shown with his parents, George and Laura Scott. Photo […]
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert has come alive for the holiday season. This year’s edition of Christmas at Fountain Park made its debut Wednesday night and despite less than ideal conditions, a good crowd was on hand for the festivities. The W. Main St. park is filled with all sorts of Christmas and holiday […]
POSTED: 11/28/24 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2025 Leadership Van Wert County cohort. The program will be presented from January-September 2025 with each session taking place on the first Wednesday of each month at a different location within Van Wert County. In addition to the monthly sessions, […]
POSTED: 11/28/24 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,332 to 13 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. The list includes a pair of recipients in Van Wert. Thanks to the 80 percent of members who round up their electric bill and donate to […]
POSTED: 11/28/24 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS – The Ohio Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, are urging Ohioans to practice social responsibility this holiday season, particularly as it relates to the use of alcohol and cannabis products. “As Ohioans come together this holiday season, it’s important to remember that while it’s a time to give thanks […]
POSTED: 11/28/24 at 10:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News