SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It became official Monday night – water rates in Van Wert are going up. As expected, legislation to increase the city’s water rates by 10 percent passed unanimously on its third and final reading Monday night. There was a notable amendment to the ordiance – it was revised to make the increase […]
POSTED: 01/27/25 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor At some point this year, there may be three less traffic lights in the downtown Van Wert area. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler suggested removing the traffic light at the intersection of E. Main St. and Cherry St. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming then […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man accused of causing a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two Van Wert County men last fall has changed his plea from not guilty to no contest. Timothy Kiester, 61, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter, both second degree misdemeanors. He changed his […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Business Development Corporation of Van Wert County (BDC) has announced a significant donation from First Financial Bank to the Accelerate Van Wert 3.0 capital campaign. “First Financial’s investment is a testament to their dedication to Van Wert’s prosperity,” said Andy Czajkowski, President of the BDC. “Their support will be instrumental […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — In recognition of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Week, which runs through Friday, January 31, the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions is urging Ohio residents and businesses to prioritize their online security. The week also leads up to ‘Change Your Password Day’ on Saturday, February 1. “Savvy criminal actors are constantly evolving their […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a premiere basketball game, a tough boys basketball district, tournament draws, a new home for Liberty-Benton, and Super Bowl 59. What a game Saturday’s sold out game at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium was everything that could be expected and maybe more. Spencerville edged Delphos […]
POSTED: 01/27/25 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 19 – an accident report was taken in the 100 block of Lincoln St. Monday, January 20 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 400 block of N. Cherry St. Tuesday, January 21 – handled an abandoned bicycle in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St. Tuesday, January 21 […]
POSTED: 01/27/25 at 11:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
According to Pastor Jim Burns, Randy Long from Fort Wayne will be singing and testifying at the Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third Street, Van Wert this Sunday, February 2, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Randy’s passion is to reach people through music and testimony and share his broken road. His mission is to […]
POSTED: 01/27/25 at 11:10 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Jeffery Knape, Leann Knape to Knapke Family Farms LLC, Middle Point inlots, lot 44, lot 45, lot 56, lot 57; Middle Point Subdivisions, lot 12, lot 14; Middle Point inlot, lot 237. Heather L. Young, Heather L. Karnehm-Young, Heather L. Karnehm, Zachariah Young to Heather L. Young, Heather L. Karnehm-Young, Zachariah Young, a portion of […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Officers with the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force assisted the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office with the execution of an arrest warrant and search warrant in Paulding County’s Carryall Township on Sunday. Patrick A. Bell, 57, of Hicksville, was arrested for aggravated menacing and having weapons while under disability. Bell will appear in […]
POSTED: 01/27/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News