VW independent staff/submitted information Eight young ladies are competing for the title of Queen Jubilee 50 during this year’s Peony Festival Pageant, which will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, at LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. Avery Altenberger (Delphos St. John’s) Avery Altenberger, the daughter of Brian and Michelle Altenberger, is representing Delphos […]
POSTED: 03/23/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Three area fire departments are among those awarded grant money from the Division of State Fire Marshal to better train and equip first responders and protect their respective communities. The funds were awarded through SFM’s annual Equipment and Training Reimbursement grant programs for 2025. The Middle Point Fire Deparment received a $15,000 […]
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Submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club awards one-time scholarships in the amount of $500 to graduating high school or home-schooled seniors residing in York and Jennings Townships in Van Wert County, who plan to attend and further their education at an institution of higher learning. Visit the club’s website for the 2025 application and […]
POSTED: 03/23/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By OHSAA Sports Four of the seven Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball state championship games were played on Saturday at UD Arena at the University of Dayton. Cleveland Heights Lutheran East 53 Columbus Academy 49 (Division V) TJ Crumble had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead four players in double figures as […]
POSTED: 03/23/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne TinCaps are asking for assistance from fans. The team would love to hear from the children and grandchildren of former Fort Wayne Daisies players to share stories, photos, newspaper articles, and anything else historical and unique. If able to assist, fill out this form or contact TinCaps Community […]
POSTED: 03/21/25 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor As it stands now, Monday night’s Van Wert City Council agenda is light. As of Friday evening, just one ordinance is listed and if approved, it would approve the allocation of $180,000 to cover the purchase price of land adjacent to Smiley Park, at the intersection of Woodland Ave. and John Brown […]
POSTED: 03/21/25 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The newly rebuilt rest areas along U.S. 30 eastbound and westbound in Convoy are now open. According to ODOT District 1 Public Information Officer Cheri Newton, both buildings opened Monday, March 17. The old structures were demolished in January, 2024. The new structures feature a lodge-style design with everything under one roof, including larger restrooms with […]
POSTED: 03/21/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions, along with 35 states and Washington, D.C., has reached a final agreement with money transmitter Sigue Corp., related to its failing to fulfil customer obligations during its collapse last year. The agreement with Sigue comes one year after financial regulatory agencies across the nation ordered the […]
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The Scott Fire Department was dispatched via 911 shortly after 4 p.m. Friday to what was thought to have been a field stubble fire. Upon arrival it was discovered it was actually a brushy area behind Taylor Cemetery on fire. Scott personnel quickly put out the brush fire, preventing it from spreading to a nearby […]
POSTED: 03/21/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By OHSAA sports Three of seven Ohio High School Athletic Association boys basketball state championship games were played on Friday at UD Arena at the University of Dayton. The remaining four state championship games will be played on Saturday. Louisville 63 Cincinnati Aiken 61 (Division III) Louisville raced to a 21-point first-half lead, then withstood […]
POSTED: 03/21/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports