SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A potential swap of Van Wert City Council seats didn’t happen Monday night. In fact, it’s not going to happen at all. Second Ward Councilman Jordan Dettrow announced earlier this month that he was resigning from council effective November 22, because his family purchased a house in the fourth ward. After he […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 10:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to reveal its plans for a new facility aimed at expanding and improving its survivor services and youth development programs. This decision follows a comprehensive seven-year process, including the implementation of three strategic plans, a feasibility study, discussions with consultants and community stakeholders, […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging families across the state to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving. With the holiday season upon us, the kitchen can become a hub of activity, potentially leading to increased fire risks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Service Club, Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert, and the Van Wert Parks Department are all inviting the public to Christmas at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert tomorrow night, November 27. Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward will lead the countdown and will illuminate the park at 6 p.m. […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information ARTHUR — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, a passenger vehicle and a Paulding school bus. The crash occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday on County Road 209, near Township Road 184 in Auglaize Township in Paulding County. A […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Marie Elaine Verville, 82, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born September 18, 1942, in Utica, New York, to Adolph and Marie (Scuro) Danella. Elaine married J. Maurice Verville on October 12, 1968, He preceded her in death in 1995. Throughout her life, Elaine […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 3:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Bain Wannemacher as a mortgage loan originator in their Van Wert Office. In this role, he will facilitate mortgage, home equity, and other retail loan applications. Before coming to CNB, Wannemacher started his career in insurance and supply sales, and had a six-year stint as […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — After a 10-year hiatus, postseason high school basketball will return to the Taft Coliseum at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds next February and March. The announcement was made Monday by Doug Ute, Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director, and Adam Heffron, Ohio Expo Center Executive Director. The […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with unforgettable entertainment at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center? This Saturday, November 30, Forever Motown – A Holiday Celebration takes the stage, bringing the sounds of classic Motown hits to Van Wert. It’s the perfect way to continue the Thanksgiving weekend […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Sunday November 24, 2024 12:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 6:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a violation of a protection order. 8:09 a.m. […]
POSTED: 11/25/24 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement