VW independent staff/submitted information With more than 20 years of counseling experience at The Marsh Foundation, Annette Herrmann has taken on a new challenge. She has been named The Marsh Foundation’s first equine counselor as part of their recently expanded equine program. Herrmann brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this new role. The […]
POSTED: 01/29/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Due to a high number of fires recently, the United Way of Van Wert County is running a water drive for Van Wert County CERT. Bottled water is used for canteening local fire departments and fire victims. Cases of water may be dropped off at the United Way of Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 01/29/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information AgCredit has announced the launch of a new six-part webinar series in collaboration with AgBizInfo, designed specifically for young and beginning farmers. The series, which is available for free, kicks off on Monday, February 3, and aims to provide essential knowledge and tools to help those starting their farming journey. This valuable series […]
POSTED: 01/29/25 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
VW independent staff/submitted information Last Tuesday, January 21, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Willshire Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is now working to raise support for the family. After meeting with the family it was determined that clothing and monetary donations are needed. Please include the following case […]
POSTED: 01/29/25 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:26 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject not feeling well. 7:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pancake Road in Harrison Township for a subject who was confused about her location. 8:27 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 01/29/25 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert County’s unemployment rate dropped by more than a full percentage point in December, according to the latest figures supplied by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s jobless rate during the final month of 2024 was 3.5 percent, down from 4.6 percent in November. However, it was […]
POSTED: 01/28/25 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff There will be no shortage of ready to eat food in the county this Saturday, February 1. Convoy Fire & EMS will hold its traditional Pancake and Sausage Day from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day at the Community Building at Edgewood Park. Pancakes, sausages, coffee, milk and orange juice will […]
POSTED: 01/28/25 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $900 to the YWCA Women’s Shelter in Van Wert. The money, provided thru the Elks National Foundation in the form of a Gratitude Grant was made possible through the generous donations to the foundation by the members of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 01/28/25 at 10:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 30, in the board office. The board will immediately go into executive session to discuss the employment and/or compensation of employees. No action will be taken after the closed door meeting.
POSTED: 01/28/25 at 10:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Crestview 67 Shawnee 52 LIMA — A superb first quarter by Crestview sparked the Lady Knights to a 67-52 road win over Shawnee on Tuesday. Crestview (18-3) led 27-13 at the end of the opening period, with Kaci Gregory accounting for 11 points, including three treys, while Ellie Kline and Josie Kulwicki […]
POSTED: 01/28/25 at 10:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports