Convoy Lions recently held an awards ceremony to award the third grade classes at Crestview Elementary for working hard in the advanced reading program. In recognition of their hard work the ROAR (Reinforcement Of Advanced Reading) pays them five cents per point. They must pass a test over the content of the book with a […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Legendary Trainhoppers will perform as the third installment of the Feel Good Fridays summer concert series on Friday night. The Legendary Trainhoppers are songwriter/performers in the American folk tradition. As a rockin’ Americana band from Fort Wayne, the band has recorded and released four albums of original music, with a fifth on […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 10:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information ST MARYS — An update on power supply shortages was the main discussion at Midwest Electric’s 88th annual meeting recently held at St. Marys Memorial High School. More than 1,000 members, families, and guests attended and enjoyed pony rides, a dinner buffet, kids’ games, bounce houses, a health fair, and more. Adam Howe of St. […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 12:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information FOSTORIA — AgCredit, one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, agribusinesses, and rural homeowners, is pleased to announce the results of its recent Board of Directors election. The successful candidates were Dustin Sonnenberg of Hamler representing Region 2, consisting of Henry, Wood, and western Lucas counties; Gary Wilson of Jenera representing Region […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 12:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
James Wendell Gibson passed away at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Jim was a man whose hands built more than just brick buildings – they built a legacy of craftsmanship, family, and faith. Jim was born on October 14, 1940, and from a young age he learned the art […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Nine criminal defendants appeared before Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield between Thursday, June 12, and Wednesday, June 18. The disposition of each hearing is listed below. Bond/intervention in lieu violation/sentencing Brandon Clark, 29, Van Wert, admitted to violating his bond and intervention in lieu by failing drug […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 1:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Drury Street in the Village of Scott for a report of suspicious activity. 6:16 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The YMCA of Van Wert County and Hickory Sticks Golf Course recently recognized Willie Hernandez (center) for over 62 years of membership at the golf course. Willie was born on August 1, 1934, and will turn 91 this August. Willie joined Eagle Creek June 1, 1963 and has been a member through two additional name […]
POSTED: 06/18/25 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — ODOT District 1 is planning a roundabout to enhance safety at what has become a dangerous intersection, Ohio 118 and Wren-Landeck Road, approximately two miles south of the City of Van Wert. According to ODOT, roundabouts are proven to reduce crashes and crash severity by lowering vehicle speeds and […]
POSTED: 06/17/25 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A new three year contract for union teachers is one of the items on tonight’s Lincolniview Local Schools Board of Education agenda. If approved, the negotiated agreement between the school board and the Lincolnview Local Education Association will go into effect July 1 and will run through June 30, 2028. More information […]
POSTED: 06/17/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News