VW independent staff The Van Wert Police Department is investigating a break-in and an attempted robbery, both of which occurred on Thursday. A break-in at American Legion Post 178 at 631 W. Main St. occurred at approximately 2 a.m. A police report notes an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from the building. The police […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday June 8, 2023 2:34 a.m. – Deputies along with Van Wert Fire responded to 150 Fisher Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a fire alarm. 6:35 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Thomas Suazo, 19, of Van Wert is being held at […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Van Wert Fire Department was called to an early morning dumpster fire on Jackson Street between Jefferson and N. Washington St. shortly after 6 a.m. this (Friday) morning. The original call to 911 was from passersby reporting smoke coming from the dumpster. Upon arrival, flames were coming from the dumpster. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Vantage Career Center Network Systems senior Levi Miller (Antwerp) took his talents and IT skills to the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference and Competition in Anaheim, California, specifically competing in the C Sharp (C#) Programming category, for a place on the national podium. Although Miller did not see the […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 3:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — A retired Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputy with a strong military background will make history this weekend. Colleen Wiley will be sworn in as the first ever female Commander of the Department of Ohio VFW. A ceremony will be held at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky on Sunday, June 11. […]
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VW independent staff COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King (R-Celina) have introduced the Ohio Property Protection Act. This legislation would prohibit the sale of “real” property to any individual or entity tied to a foreign adversary nation such as Iran, Cuba, North Korea, China, or Russia. “One of Ohio’s greatest assets […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The John Paulding Historical Society will be open daily Monday through Saturday, June 12-17, during the Paulding County Fair. Hours will vary, so visitors are urged to look for the “Open” flag in front. The museum is located across from the county fairgrounds in Paulding. Admission is free. The historical society […]
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Ohio 637 between Elm Sugar Road and Harvey Road in Van Wert County will be restricted to one lane for ditch cleaning. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the lane restriction is scheduled for the week of June 12.
POSTED: 06/09/23 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday June 7, 2023 2:14 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject complaining of reactions from anhydrous ammonia. 7:17 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to comply. Mark A Sampson, 31, of Van Wert is being held […]
POSTED: 06/08/23 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor An Ohio City man arrested for arson and aggravated arson for allegedly setting fire to a residence in Glenmore in late March is now facing many more charges tied to a series of fires. A Van Wert County grand jury indicted Scott Keber, 31, on 16 additional charges – seven counts of […]
POSTED: 06/08/23 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News