VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — While schools throughout Ohio have been directed to establish cell phone policies during the school day, there is now an effort to ban student use of cell phones altogether during the school day. A press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday in support of Senate Bill 158, which would […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month, sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas March Students of the Month are: Lincoln Plumley and Haylie Blass […]
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Submitted information The regularly scheduled meeting for the Pleasant Township Trustees on Wednesday, April 9, has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, April 14. The meeting will be held at the Township Building at 10507 Old Tile Factory Rd., Van Wert.
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has introduced a new United Imaging PET/CT Scanner to enhance patient care by increasing imaging capabilities and efficiency. The updated system brings high-speed scanning, lower patient radiation doses, and an improved patient experience. “Faster scanning increases efficiency and leads to a more comfortable experience for our patients,” […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Guardiana, a big contract extension, ballpark foods, UConn, primetime vs. afternoon, Travis Hunter and Ohio State’s quarterback race. Good news/bad news As far as the Cincinnati Reds are concerned, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 3 Parkway 2 At Russell Fisher Field, Van Wert snapped a 1-1 tie with two runs in the fifth and the Cougars held on to beat Parkway 3-2 on Monday. Cam Werts singled in Case Stegaman, then Briston Wise scored what proved to be the winning run when Hayden […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS – Spring sports are underway across Ohio and the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the dates and host venues for the state tournaments. The College of Wooster will host the boys tennis state tournament for the second consecutive year and Wittenberg University will host the boys volleyball state tournament for the […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 2:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information Five generations of loving family members and friends gathered at Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert on Sunday, April 6, to celebrate a very special occasion – the 100th birthday of Albert Miller, a resident at the facility. He was born April 6, 1925, one of nine children to Amish parents, […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place between March 31-April 4, 2025. Estate of Linda L. Miller to Randall L. Miller, a portion of Section 16, Jennings Township. VWP2 LLC to Evan D. Knittle, Van Wert inlots, lot 227. Michael S. Manson, […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information The water office drive-up window at the Van Wert Muncipal Building, 515 E. Main St., will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8-9, due to concrete finish work from the E. Main St. water line replacement project.
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 12:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News