VWPD has update on Pak-A-Sak robbery

Van Wert independent The Van Wert Police Department has updated information related to its investigation of a robbery that occurred Tuesday night at the Pak-A-Sak service station, located at 800 N. Washington St. The incident occurred at approximately 10:07 p.m. Tuesday when a white male believed to be approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build entered […]

Delphos police investigate fatal accident

DELPHOS — Delphos police are investigating a fatal accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred Thursday evening in the 400 block of North Main Street. According to police, Dale Miller, 84, of Delphos, was crossing the street and was hit by a vehicle driven by Linda Bailey, 60, also of Delphos, who was […]

Tyler Street house fire

Van Wert firefighters were called to 214 N. Tyler St. at approximately 7:30 Thursday evening to extinguish a fire in the vacant building. No one was injured in the fire, which remains under investigation. Here a firefighter removes debris from the building. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

C’view v-ball team’s season ends in Elida

ELIDA — The 2011 volleyball season for the Crestview Lady Knights came to a heartbreaking end with their defeat by Sycamore Mohawk in the regional semifinal match Thursday evening at the Elida Fieldhouse. It wasn’t how the Lady Knights had envisioned it, but in the fifth and final game, Crestview just fell short. Scores of the […]

Wren Village Council will meet Monday

WREN — Wren Village Council will meet in regular session, Monday, November 7, at 7 p.m.  The meetings are held in the town hall and are open to the public.

Pair receive prison sentences in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were sentenced to prison Wednesday during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Bradley W. Sheets, 29, of Van Wert, received concurrent sentences of nine months each on counts of breaking and entering and felony theft, and 180-day jail terms on two misdemeanor theft counts during a sentencing […]

Rotary donates dictionaries to students

Van Wert Rotary Club information A dictionary is an essential tool for quality education. Children cannot do their best work without one. The goal of the Rotary Dictionary Project is to assist students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are […]

Off Stage lists cast for next production

Off Stage Productions information For the second time in two years, Off Stage Productions is producing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. The play features a cast of 43 people, while countless others are helping with set, costumes, lights and sound.   All these people wanted to get involved because Best Christmas Pageant is such […]

Law Enforcement 11/3/11

Van Wert Police November 1, 8:40 p.m. — Three young men were charged with a variety of violations resulting from a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Franklin Street. Dyllen A. Redding, 20, of Convoy, was cited for a probation violation, while Brandyn J. Miller, 17, of Decatur, Ind., was charged with possession […]

Marsh students have poinsettias for sale

Marsh Foundation youths are selling poinsettias this holiday season. All proceeds from the sale will go to the campus’ gardening program. The plants make beautiful decorations and holiday gifts. There are three sizes available. The multi-bloom plants are available in 4.5 inches for $3.50, 6.5 inches for $8 and 8.5 inches for $15. Each size […]