By Quincy Thompson This upcoming Saturday, Pink Droyd – A Tribute to Pink Floyd takes the Niswonger stage at 8 p.m. This authentic rock tribute is presented by Greenway Bank, and supported by TekniPlex. Known for their electrifying performances and faithful renditions of Pink Floyd’s timeless hits, Pink Droyd offers an unforgettable experience for fans […]
POSTED: 02/03/25 at 3:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Sunday February 2, 2025 12:21 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure. 12:35 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of a car fire. 1:43 a.m. – Dispatched […]
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Saturday February 1, 2025 12:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an are of Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving. 12:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an injured dog in the roadway. 3:03 […]
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Friday January 31, 2025 7:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 7:38 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who had fallen. 7:45 a.m. – Deputies […]
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Van Wert Police Monday, January 27 – a report was made in reference to a domestic incident in the 200 block of S. Wayne St. Monday, January 27 – arrested Hayden Marsee in the 200 block of S. Wayne St. for persistent disorderly conduct. Tuesday, January 28 – officers responded to a dead on arrival […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports At basketball tournament time, girls and boys, there are usually no certainties but this year, it’s safe to safe to say one thing is indeed certain – sectionals and districts will have a distinctly different look than previous years. The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s decision to expand from four divisions to […]
POSTED: 02/03/25 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor One week from today, Monday, February 10, is when members of Van Wert City Council will meet to discuss a potential increase in council salaries. The discussion will take place in executive session, after administrative and council reports and the business portion of the agenda. The closed door discussion, which is permissible […]
POSTED: 02/02/25 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A handful of notable items are on the agenda for Vantage Career Center’s February Board of Education meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 6, in the district conference room. The board will vote on a resolution allowing Superintendent Rick Turner and Treasurer Denise Mooney to negotiate a […]
POSTED: 02/02/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Pastor Jim Burns and his wife, Coletta are retiring from full time ministry after serving the Liberty Baptist Church congregation in Van Wert for 29 years. The Burns’s have been involved in ministry for 49 years. Many of the local residence of northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana have become acquainted with Pastor Burns […]
Submitted information LIMA — The Superior Foundation is pleased to announce that it has approved $30,000 in funding to award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements is welcome to apply. “We are excited to offer this opportunity to our members,” said Pam Shaw, […]
POSTED: 02/02/25 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News