Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is partnering with AAA Northeast and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to implement a program to educate high school students about the risks of underage cannabis/marijuana use while driving. “Shifting Gears: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana & Driving” uses science-based information to explain the physical and cognitive […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, December 16, at Willow Bend Country Club, 579 Hospital Drive, Van Wert.
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Girls basketball Spencerville 45 Van Wert 32 At the Cougar’s Den, Van Wert and Spencerville were tied 11-11 after the first quarter, but the Bearcats outscored the hosts 13-2 in the second quarter and went on to defeat the Cougars 45-32 on Tuesday night. Jazzlyn Florence led Van Wert with 11 points, […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sandra Kay Sargent, 77, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Van Wert Manor nursing home. She was born on October 1, 1947, in Van Wert, the daughter of Louis Haines and Marguerite Kathleen (Kesler) Haines, who both preceded her in death. In […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shirley J. Lippi, 74, of Convoy, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 10, 1950, in Oakhill, Ohio, to Willis and Irene (Rawlins) Hall, who both preceded her in death. On January 14, 1988, she married Mike Lippi who survives in Convoy. Shirley is also survived by […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 11:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information On Sunday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 4, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist local fire departments with two house fires. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with both families it is determined that only monetary donations are needed. Please include the […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 11:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday December 9, 2024 2:00 a.m. – Deputies while on routine patrol located an open door at a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township. 8:35 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject who fell. 10:57 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a […]
POSTED: 12/10/24 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations, a great start by a local player, the MAC, good games, championship game locations and the College Football Playoff. Congrats Congratulations go out to Crestview boys basketball coach Doug Etzler, who notched his 250th career victory with Saturday’s 51-42 victory over Parkway. 160 victories […]
POSTED: 12/09/24 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their Annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest on Saturday, December 7, at the Goedde Building in Van Wert. The contest was open to all boys and girls, ages 8-13 and the boys and girls competed separately in their respective age classes. All […]
POSTED: 12/09/24 at 11:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s second ward has a new council representative. After going behind closed doors Monday night to briefly interview two people who expressed interest in the seat – Greg Roberts and Kirby Kelly – then discussing the matter amongst themselves, council members agreed to appoint Roberts to the seat through December 31, […]
POSTED: 12/09/24 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News