MIDDLE POINT—In Ohio, the journey to school has become increasingly dangerous for students, as alarming reports of motorists disregarding school bus safety signals continue to rise. These incidents, where drivers illegally pass buses with extended stop arms and flashing red lights, are putting the lives of children at serious risk.
ROCKFORD—Rockford Mayor Ron Searight recently met with reps from potential businesses thinking of locating to the Village, he told Village Council on Tuesday night’s meeting. “We are reaching out to people, businesses, and organizations that are interested investing in Rockford,” Searight said.
MIDDLE POINT — On Friday, Aug. 23, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Middle Point Fire Department for a house fire.
ARCHBOLD — NSCC will host its fourth annual Van Wert Campus Golf Outing, presented by Danfoss on Friday, Sept. 13 at Hickory Sticks Golf Club.
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
VAN WERT COUNTY— Post 81 of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, serious-injury crash that occurred early Friday morning on U.S. 30 at Mendon Road.
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
MIDDLE POINT— The Lincolnview Board of Education held its first meeting of the new school year on Wednesday night, August 21. The board was introduced to new teachers and staff members who recently started their jobs for Lincolnview.
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG Saturday, Aug.
VENEDOCIA — Salem Presbyterian Church of Venedocia will be celebrating a longtime community event with its 107th Gymanfa Ganu on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. The Gymanfa Ganu (pronounced “Ga-mahn’-fa Ga’-nee”) is a Welsh festival of song and is a tradition celebrated around the world.