VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has released the official dates for the 2025 fair season, which includes Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair. The Paulding County Fair will kick off the 2025 fair season on June 7, and the season will wrap up on October […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
After more than 65 years of combined years of dedicated service, Georgie Wilson (left), Marge Gehle (middle), and Marcia Ripley (right) retired from the Rockford Carnegie Library’s Board of Trustees. The library is administered by a seven-member board. Since a public library belongs to the entire community, the board of trustees has been created by law […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — As Ohioans search for the perfect gifts this holiday season, it is likely many individuals will choose to purchase gift cards to give to family and loved ones. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2024 Holiday Consumer Survey, approximately 44 percent of consumers expect to give a gift card as a […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Union Township Trustees regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, December 26 has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, December 30. The meeting will be held at the Union Township building.
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Due to the Christmas holiday, the Pleasant Township Trustees have rescheduled their regular meeting for 12 p.m. December 23, at the Township House, 10507 Old Tile Factory Road, Van Wert.
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Dugan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on December 13, 1935, in Rockford, Ohio, he was the son of Agnes and Charles Dugan. Mike was preceded in death by his sisters, Ann (Dugan) Yergens, Geraldine (Dugan) Lange, Judith (Dugan) […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports A slow start by Van Wert proved to be too much for the Cougars to overcome Friday night. Visiting Bath bolted out to a 13-0 first quarter lead, then the Wildcats were able to hold off Van Wert for a 43-41 win in the Western Buckeye League opener Friday night. The Wildcats […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Spencerville 54 Crestview 43 SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville started fast en route to a 54-43 win over Crestview in the Northwest Conference opener for both teams on Friday. The Bearcats (4-0, 1-0 NWC) exploded to a 17-4 lead in the first quarter, with Grady Smith and Judge Stemen combining for 13 points. Owen […]
POSTED: 12/14/24 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school basketball games played on Friday, December 13. MAC Delphos St. John’s 73 Minster 49 St. Henry 56 New Bremen 49 Versailles 52 Parkway 27 NWC Bluffton 84 Delphos Jefferson 50 Lima Central Catholic 84 Lincolnview 55 Spencerville 54 Crestview 43 TCL Lima Sr. 86 […]
POSTED: 12/13/24 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday December 12, 2024 7:17 a.m. – Deputies along with Wren Fire and Convoy EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 8:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Washington Street in the […]
POSTED: 12/13/24 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement