VW independent staff/submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools has announced its upcoming FFA Week celebration, which will take place February 18-21. This nationwide event, observed annually during the third full week of February, celebrates the positive impact of agricultural education and the FFA’s mission of developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Since its inception […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 9:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will be hosting its ninth annual reverse raffle on March 29, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The annual fundraiser will include multiple opportunities to win prizes, […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) recently introduced legislation to close a current loophole in Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) laws. This legislation will expand SORN laws to prevent sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of their victim or loitering within 1,000 […]
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Submitted information CONVOY — Due to the projected weather conditions this weekend, the Convoy Methodist Church Valentine’s Dinner scheduled for Sunday, February 16, has been re-scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, February 23. The meal will be baked steak or pork loin, mashed or cheesy potatoes, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Eat-in or carryout options will be […]
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By Trent Temple/special to the VW independent Transforming the Van Wert High School weight room into a fitness center is more than a physical renovation – It’s a commitment to students’ well-being. It is an acknowledgment that our community values health, inclusivity, and personal growth. By broadening the facilities to accommodate a broader range of […]
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VW independent sports WAUSEON — Van Wert’s girls’ basketball season came to an end with a 51-40 loss to Wauseon in the Division IV sectional finals at Wauseon High School Thursday night. Van Wert entered as the No. 7 seed, while Wauseon was the No. 2 seed. The Indians (19-4) led 16-10 after the first […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Friday night marks the end of league and conference play for most area boys high school basketball teams. Below is the status of title races in the Western Buckeye League, Northwest Conference, Green Meadows Conference, Putnam County League and Midwest Athletic Conference. WBL With an undefeated league record, Shawnee (18-2, 8-0) is […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 3:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff A Van Wert woman charged in connection with the overdose death of a relative last summer was one of eight people arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. A total of 12 hearings were held between Thursday, February 7, and Wednesday, February 12. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 10:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled semi-truck in the roadway. 2:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ries Road in York Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 8:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS […]
POSTED: 02/13/25 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Monday’s Van Wert City Council executive session to discuss possible council raises was termed a productive one by Councilwoman At-Large Jana Ringwald. Ringwald chairs council’s Finance Committee and during a meeting in January, she suggested council members meet in executive session to discuss the matter. Such a closed door discussion is permissible […]
POSTED: 02/12/25 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News