SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A possible pay increase for members of Van Wert City Council was discussed at some length Monday night. More discussion and possible action could take place at future meetings. Prior to Monday’s regular meeting of Van Wert City Council, a “Council of the Whole” meeting was held to address potential raises, which […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There will be at least one new face on Van Wert City Council in 2026. At-Large Councilman Jeff Kallas stated he will not seek re-election in November. He made the announcement Monday night, as council members were discussing a possible pay raise, starting with the next term. Kallas is currently serving his […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing six defunct used-car dealerships that failed to provide vehicle titles to dozens of consumers. In each of the lawsuits – filed in the Common Pleas Courts of Butler, Fairfield, Fayette, Licking, Stark and Wood counties – an auto dealership and its operator […]
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VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education has scheduled a work session for 7:30 p.m. tonight in the board office. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussing facilities planning. No action will be taken during the meeting.
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VW independent sports Lincolnview 14 Columbus Grove 0 (five innings) COLUMBUS GROVE — Ila Hughes and Emma Bowersock combined for a no-hitter and Lincolnview blanked Columbus Grove 14-0 on Monday. Hughes pitched three innings and struck out seven, and Bowersock went two innings and fanned three and walked one. In addition, Hughes hit a pair […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers solely around the recent NFL Draft – draft grades, Shedeur Sanders, Arch Manning, Kyle McCord and Will Howard, and Travis Hunter. Draft grades It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the NFL Draft. It’s fun to read the post-draft grades that national […]
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VW independent sports Van Wert won its fourth straight tennis match with a 4-1 victory over Bath on Monday. Wins came at second and third singles, plus both doubles teams. The Cougars are scheduled to face St. Marys Memorial today.
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Sunday April 27, 2025 12:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a juvenile left unattended in a vehicle. 12:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police. 12:43 a.m. […]
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Saturday April 26, 2025 12:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in the Village of Middle Point to deliver a message to a resident. 1:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Fulton Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. […]
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Friday April 25, 2025 4:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 9:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a loose dog in the roadway. 10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
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