Queen Jubilee 50 Avery Altenberger (center) is flanked by first runner-up Mia Rager (left) and second runner-up Ella Davis (right). Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/28/25 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Golden Jubilee – Friday night’s Peony Festival Pageant at LifeHouse Church – was the perfect opportunity for Avery Altenburger to showcase her musical talents on the big stage. Altenburger, a senior at Delphos St. John’s, delivered a top notch vocal rendition of “Popular” from the musical and movie Wicked during the […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS – The Ohio Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and Hour is highlighting important changes that will soon impact Ohioans’ paychecks. When the Pay Stub Protection Act, or House Bill 106, goes into effect on April 9, employers will be required to include certain details within their employees’ pay statements. One key provision requires all Ohio […]
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Three senior girls were winners of the 2025 YWCA of Van Wert County Scholarship for Young Women. Amanda Burenga (right) finished first and received an $800 scholarship, Lakyn Bailey (left) finished second and received a $500 scholarship, and Valentina Miller (middle) finished third and received a $300 scholarship. They were honored during Thursday night’s Women […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert County has been recognized as a Top Micropolitan Community by Site Selection Magazine, signaling a period of significant progress and collaboration. Recent data by BGSU’s Regional Economic Development Center, reveals a surge in key economic indicators, including: These achievements are attributed to the strong collaborative efforts of key stakeholders, […]
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Submitted information CONVOY — Hop on over to Convoy for a few hours of fun on Saturday, April 5. Convoy Hop and Shop, a spring vendor market, hosted by the Village of Convoy Historical Society will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day in both the Annex and Opera House in downtown Convoy. […]
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Thursday March 27, 2025 2:10 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with chest pain. 5:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of domestic violence. 7:11 […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information A Van Wert man was taken to jail Thursday, after a traffic stop and ensuing search warrant at his home turned up meth and firearms. Justin Allen Blom, 33, was arrested on a charge of possession of drugs, a second degree felony. He remains in custody at the Van Wert County […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — There was a showdown of sorts at Thursday night’s meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education, but it was a friendly showdown. The middle school and high school Scholastic Bowl teams took on board members and administrators in a buzz-in, quiz format, to give the board a firsthand […]
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Crestview school board member Andy Perrott was honored for 10 years of services during Thursday night’s monthly meeting. He was presented with a certificate by a representative of the Ohio School Boards Association. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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