Van Wert Police Monday, March 6 – responded to an unruly juvenile complaint at Van Wert High School. The juvenile, 17, was already on probation and was transported and turned over to the Van Wert County Juvenile Probation Department. Monday, March 6 – an abandoned green Huffy girls bike was recovered from the downtown Van […]
POSTED: 03/14/23 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday March 13, 2023 7:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 8:21 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from School Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of threats and harassment. 10:14 a.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council was a rather uneventful one, with mostly routine agenda items and various updates. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Stacy Adam shared several items, including an update on two demolished properties, an ongoing demolition and plans for another. “Demolitions of the former Days […]
POSTED: 03/14/23 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers completely around high school basketball, including good luck wishes, Van Wert, Wayne Trace, Crestview and public vs. private schools. Good luck Best of luck to the Crestview Knights as they make their first state semifinal boys basketball appearance since the 2018-2019 season. Ironically, that was […]
POSTED: 03/14/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Surrounded by family members, Van Wert High School senior Erin Schaufelberger recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne. Photo submitted
POSTED: 03/14/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a series of suspicious barn fires in Van Wert County, as well as one in Rockford, and investigators have put out a call for help from the public. Investigators believe these fires, which occurred between January 21 and March 9, may be linked. Four of […]
POSTED: 03/13/23 at 3:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information There’s a new way to donate to the United Way of Van Wert County — it’s called the Walmart Online Round Up Program. During your next Walmart.com order, try these steps to round up the change on your purchase and make a donation to the United Way. This includes Walmart grocery pickup. Start […]
POSTED: 03/13/23 at 3:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday March 12, 2023 7:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 11:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 2:10 p.m. – Deputies investigated a complaint of a loose dog being struck […]
POSTED: 03/13/23 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 11, 2023 8:20 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Upp Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell. 10:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Monmouth Road in Pleasant Township ref to a suspicious vehicle in the area. 11:50 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral […]
POSTED: 03/13/23 at 2:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 10, 2023 1:25 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Railroad Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who fell. 8:10 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a loose dog. 8:48 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 03/13/23 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement