VW independent staff/submitted information January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and the YWCA of Van Wert County is planning a variety of events to call attention to and raise funds to assist victims of human trafficking in the area and across the nation. The mission of the YWCA of Van Wert County is dedicated to […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $2,000 to the Trinity Friends Church for their food pantry. The money comes from a Beacon Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation, a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Contributions to […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced that Jack Clark of Van Wert hit 22-of-25 foul shots and placed first in the boys 10-11 age group at the Northwest District, Ohio Elks Association Hoop Shoot contest held in Lima on Sunday. Jack had won his age group […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Due to circumstances beyond their control, WERT 1220AM/104.3FM will be unable to broadcast Saturday’s Van Wert at Marion Local boys basketball game. Friday night’s game against Defiance will not be aired, due to the radio station’s contractual obligation to carry the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State vs. Texas. WERT will resume coverage of […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Rev. Robert L. Shook, 84, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 27, 1940, in Van Wert County to Harvey D. and Bernice L. (Weyer) Shook, who both preceded him in death. On August 27, 1961, Bob was united in […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 4:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Four criminal defendents appeared before Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield on Wednesday. Jesse Stemen, 35, Van Wert, admitted to violating his probation by failing to report to the probation department. New bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety and sentencing was scheduled for 9 a.m. February […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School will offer a FAFSA assistance meeting from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Tony Dickman, Coordinator of Financial Aid at OSU Lima will answer questions and assist students and parents in completing the FAFSA form for college financial aid. The meeting is open to […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday January 7, 2025 4:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject with an ankle injury. 6:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a […]
POSTED: 01/08/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Organizational matters, two retirements, a visit from play cast members, routine matters and various updates made up the bulk of Tuesday’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. First, during the annual organizational meeting, the board elected Michelle Gorman as board president for 2025, and Mark Zielke as vice-president. Eric […]
POSTED: 01/07/25 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will host a “Gun Bash” on February 8, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m., followed by the draw at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and include one entry, catered meal, […]
POSTED: 01/07/25 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News