SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for January 14 for an out-of-state man charged in connection with an October crash than claimed the lives of two Van Wert County men. Records from Van Wert Municipal Court show Timothy Kiester, 61, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, recently signed a time waiver to allow more time […]
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Attention all Van Wert County dog owners – 2025 dog licenses are now on sale. All dogs three months old or older require a license. Dog tags may be purchased by mail, online or at one of the following locations: Dog licenses may be purchased online here. A convenience fee will apply. […]
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting eight people were killed in seven crashes around the state during last week’s five-day Thanksgiving holiday reporting period. According to the OSHP, the deadly crashes were reported from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1. Of the eight people killed, three were not […]
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff 49 communities in 45 counties, including Van Wert County, have been chosen to receive $10.9 million in allocations to support community development projects. The funding, which is coming from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Program, will assist communities in completing a variety of infrastructure improvements and public services aimed […]
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports All-Ohioan Cam Elwer scored 39 points but a free throw by his younger brother, Andrew Elwer, with 3.5 seconds proved to be the difference as Delphos St. John’s defeated Van Wert in a thriller, 74-73, on Tuesday. The game served as the season opener for the Blue Jays (1-0), while Van Wert […]
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview’s Keira Breese (12) races by Paulding’s Brooklyn Schlatter (20) during Tuesday night’s non-conference girls basketball game. Despite a game high 22 points by Breese, Paulding posted a 56-49 victory. Emerson Walker added eight points for the Lancers. Lincolnview (1-2) will return to action Saturday at Waynesfield-Goshen. Photo courtesy of Wyatt Richardson
POSTED: 12/03/24 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information LIMA — Van Wert earned a Western Buckeye League sweep over Elida at Westgate Entertainment Center on Monday. The boys’ team defeated Elida 2486-2189. Top bowlers for the Cougars were junior Tristan Blackmore with a 194 game and a 347 two-game series. Senior Hayden Davis logged a 191 game and a 346 […]
POSTED: 12/03/24 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson As the holiday season fills the air with joy and togetherness, all of us at Van Wert LIVE want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center becomes a special gathering place during this time of year—a place where families create lasting memories, couples enjoy a […]
POSTED: 12/03/24 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday December 2, 2024 8:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pearson Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident. 9:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 10:57 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS […]
POSTED: 12/03/24 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 17.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 6.2 cents per gallon higher than […]
POSTED: 12/02/24 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News