Home explosion… « The VW independent
Dec 4, 2024 · Firefighters from multiple departments are on the scene on an early morning house explosion near Convoy. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about the explosion in the 3200 block of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township at 5 a.m. this morning. Convoy, Ohio City, Van Wert and Wren ...
Obituaries « The VW independent
Dec 27, 2024 · Obituaries can be emailed to editor@thevwindependent.com.The Van Wert independent no longer accepts no-cost death notices. As of October 1, 2023, the cost of full obituaries will be $95 (including a photo).
Open house… « The VW independent
Nov 30, 2024 · The Brumback Library’s second annual open house will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at the main branch on W. Main St. in Van Wert.
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5 days ago · VW independent staff/submitted information. COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced the final results for Ohio’s post-election audit of the November, 2024 general election and in total, the results show a 99.99 percent accuracy rate.
Lights for Lives deemed a success « The VW independent
Nov 30, 2024 · The “Lights for Lives” campaign is a cooperative enforcement effort where officers focus on stopping vehicles committing traffic violations, activating their overhead lights during each stop with the goal of saving lives.
Wednesday incidents under investigation « The VW independent
Dec 4, 2024 · SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Local first responders had their hands full dealing with two significant incidents on Wednesday. Both incidents remain under investigation.
Sports - The VW independent
5 days ago · SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports ELIDA — For the second straight game, the foul line was the difference in a contest involving Van Wert. During Friday night’s WBL matchup against Elida, the Bulldogs went 14-of-24 (58 percent) from the free throw line, while the Cougars shot just five free throws and hit three.
2024 Pigskin Pick’Em: Week No. 16 « The VW independent
Jan 1, 2025 · 2024 OHSAA football state championship games. Division II – Cincinnati Anderson (15-0) vs. Avon (15-0) It’s the only state championship game featuring two undefeated teams and it kicks off the title games Thursday night.
CDBG funds coming to Middle Point « The VW independent
Dec 4, 2024 · VW independent staff. 49 communities in 45 counties, including Van Wert County, have been chosen to receive $10.9 million in allocations to support community development projects.
Two people vying for second ward seat « The VW independent
Dec 5, 2024 · SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Just two people submitted their names to fill a vacant seat on Van Wert City Council. The second ward seat officially came open November 22, when former Councilman Jordan Dettrow resigned because he and his family moved outside of …