Wednesday January 15, 2025 12:00 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Venedocia on a complaint of trespassing. 12:10 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Elson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was ill. 12:42 p.m. – Deputies assisted with an unruly […]
POSTED: 01/16/25 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Two Willshire residents who fled from Van Wert Police were arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this week. Their hearings were among 16 various hearings held between Friday, January 10, and Wednesday, January 15. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Alicia Funkhouser, 36, of Willshire, entered […]
POSTED: 01/15/25 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Middle School crowned eighth grader Emily Foudy as the spelling bee champion and seventh grader Mikeal Linton as the runner-up. Foudy and Linton won the titles for their respective grades. Other winners included eighth grade runner-up Paylin Gray, seventh grade runner-up Calin Balliet, sixth grade champion Ryder Marquardt, and sixth grade runner-up Mack Lichtensteiger. […]
POSTED: 01/15/25 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is sponsoring a sandwich supper before Lincolnview’s boys’ basketball game against Delphos St. John’s on Saturday, February 1. Sandwiches will be served in the Lincolnview cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. The menu will include pork barbecue sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, brownies and […]
POSTED: 01/15/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for fish fingerlings. The types of fish available are largemouth bass, blue gill, channel catfish, shellcracker, black fat head minnow and white amur. The VWSWCD is now offering Tilapia this year. This will be available for pick up in June. The fish […]
POSTED: 01/15/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday January 14, 2025 5:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving two deer, no injuries were reported. 10:13 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a rapid heart rate. 11:05 a.m. […]
POSTED: 01/15/25 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s bus fleet was among the topics discussed during Tuesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. During a brief presentation, bus maintenance supervisor Ben Showalter, who is a mechanic and bus driver, told the board the district has a total of 14 buses and he called it […]
POSTED: 01/14/25 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will have a new leader in 2025. Brad Perrott will serve as board president this year, while longtime president John Auld will be the vice-president. The two were chosen for those posts during Monday night’s annual organizational meeting. The board also set various […]
POSTED: 01/14/25 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information As frigid temperatures settle into Ohio, the Divisions of State Fire Marshal (SFM) and Industrial Compliance (DIC) are offering some simple tips on how to heat your home safely while avoiding costly repairs. With home heating equipment being one of the leading causes of fire deaths each year, Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon reminds Ohioans to make sure they keep […]
POSTED: 01/14/25 at 10:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Van Wert High School seniors Keaton Foster and Amanda Burenga as the recipients of the Student of the Month for December. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along […]
POSTED: 01/14/25 at 10:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News