VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — As Ohio nonprofit organizations make preparations for spring and summer events to bring Ohioans together, raise money, and support various causes, the Ohio Division of Liquor Control is highlighting the role that temporary liquor permits play in ensuring the safe and legal sale of alcoholic beverages to attendees. In 2024, the Division issued […]
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
No injuries were reported after this two-vehicle crash at Lincoln Highway and Liberty Union Rd. Thursday evening. A westbound SUV struck a northbound car as it was crossing Lincoln Highway. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The accident was investigated by Van Wert County deputies. Bob Barnes photos
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 9:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Lincolnview 7 Minster 1 MINSTER — Ila Hughes started Lincolnview’s season with a bang as she homered, tripled, drove in four runs while leading the Lancers to a 7-1 victory over Minster on Thursday. In addition, Hughes went the distance on the mound and held the Wildcats to just three hits with […]
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Van Wert High School band director Bob Sloan has been placed on paid administrative leave, but no other information is available. A brief statement emailed Thursday afternoon by Superintendent Mark Bagley confirmed Sloan was placed on leave, and it said “Van Wert City Schools has no further comment at this time.”
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 2:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Eight defendants appeared for various hearings in Van Wert Municipal Court on Wednesday, March 26. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Arraignment Joseph Skiba II, 42, of Lima, entered a not guilty plea to OVI, a first degree misdemeanor; failure to comply with an order or signal of […]
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. The Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball […]
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 12:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday March 26, 2025 3:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 8:04 a.m. […]
POSTED: 03/27/25 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert City Schools Assistant Superintendent Bob Priest is retiring but if all goes as expected, his retirement will be very short lived. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education, board members accepted Priest’s retirement-resignation, effective July 30. However, Priest is seeking re-employment with the […]
POSTED: 03/26/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information This is a statement by Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley about Ohio’s proposed two-year budget, which would result in the local school district losing more than $700,000. Bagley is encouraging calls or emails to Representative Roy Klopfenstein and/or Senator Rob McColley. Here is Bagley’s complete statement, which was sent […]
POSTED: 03/26/25 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview Local Schools Superintendent Jeff Snyder has a new five-year contract. The agreement, which begins August 1, 2026, and ends July 31, 2031, was approved by a 5-0 vote during Wednesday night’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. Snyder has served as superintendent for 12 years. “I want to […]
POSTED: 03/26/25 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News