Miles K. Sealscott, 73, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2025, at Tranquility of Rockford. He was born on September 12, 1951, the son of Kenneth A. and Miriam Neva (Billieu) Sealscott, who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include his two children, Amy Davis (Jason Kreischer) of Scott and Sam […]
POSTED: 03/11/25 at 11:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday March 10, 2025 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 7:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report counterfeit money being passed. 8:35 […]
POSTED: 03/11/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Central Insurance retirees and guests held their February meeting on the 26 at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. Great conversation was ensured during and after lunch. The group invited the Van Wert County Council on Aging to speak regarding services provided. Executive Director Kevin Mathews concentrated on giving details on bus excursion offerings, […]
POSTED: 03/11/25 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The topic of potential pay raises for Van Wert City Council members wasn’t on Monday night’s agenda, but it was brought up toward the end of the meeting. Just before adjournment, At-Large Councilwoman Judy Bowers said she doesn’t get on the internet, but she was told a lot of things were recently […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced its annual Summer Food Program. This year’s program will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 9-July 25, at Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert. This initiative aims to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer break. The YWCA Summer Food Program […]
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The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its annual essay contest, with this year’s theme being “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success.” The Van Wert High School winners of the 2024-2025 Optimist Essay contest presented their essays and were honored at a weekly club meeting. Amanda (Mandy) Burenga won first place and was awarded […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: the intersection of E. Main St. and Cherry St. will become a two-way stop, not a four-way stop as previously noted. The information has been corrected in the story. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s problem with TTHM (total trihalomethanes) levels in the city’s drinking water hasn’t gone away, but a fix is in […]
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By Kayden Pugh/Ohio Challengers News Reporter The Ohio Challengers recently held a meeting in the study hall of Crestview High School. There were 64 members and three advisors present. New officers were elected and they are as follows: President, Haley Logan; Vice President, Ella Lamb; Secretary, Dakotah Nihiser; Treasurer, Evelyn Lamb; News Reporter, Kayden Pugh; […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Alex Short/special to the VW independent The 4-H Exchange Club recently held their annual kickoff meeting at the Lincolnview Community Center. 10 members and three potential new members along with their families and volunteers were in attendance. Discussion topics included an overview of the 2024 Holiday Light Show at the fairgrounds, election of new officers, […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education has scheduled a work session for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. The purpose of the work session is to discuss district planning, with no action to be taken outside of adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News