Van Wert Police Sunday, June 18 – arrested Latonya Reed for physical control and possession of marijuana in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, June 18 – arrested Zachariah B. Williams, 38, of Van Wert on an outstanding warrant while in the 500 block of Blaine St. Sunday, June 18 – a resident […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Jeanne Rosendahl, 73, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1949, in Convoy to Marvin and LaDonna (Long) Poling, who both preceded her in death. She was a 1971 graduate of Defiance College with a BA in elementary education. She […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday June 25, 2023 1:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township on a complaint of reckless operation. 3:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main St. in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of suspicious activity. 6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday June 24, 2023 12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Rockford Rd. in the Village of Willshire. 2:01 a.m – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on George St. in the Village of Convoy for a subject with a fast heart rate. 2:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday June 23, 2023 10:39 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Nicholas Daniel Burgoon, 24, of Ohio City was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. 11:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wayne St. in the City of Van […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees approved allocations during the most recent monthly board meeting. Funding was awarded to 30 programs offered by 31 agencies locally that help to provide social services throughout the county. The process includes an extensive review of program results while also looking […]
POSTED: 06/26/23 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Amateur or “ham” radio – It’s a great pastime and one that literally anyone can become involved in, especially due to advances in technology. Local amateur radio enthusiasts, members of the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club gathered over the weekend for “Field Day” at the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency office […]
POSTED: 06/25/23 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A fast moving storm with high winds and heavy rain brought down trees and power lines in Van Wert County on Sunday. The storm moved into the county shortly after 9 p.m. and the hardest hit areas appeared to be Van Wert and Middle Point. Trees and limbs were reported down around […]
POSTED: 06/25/23 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Historical Society’s annual Holiday at Home festivities will take place from 12-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at 602 N. Washington St. The family friendly event includes music by the Van Wert Area Community Band, games for children, vendors, food and ice cream available for purchase. The food will […]
POSTED: 06/25/23 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) voted in favor of two pieces of legislation on the House floor, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and the Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. The Parents’ Bill of Rights, House Bill 8, is legislation that will protect the ability and authority of […]
POSTED: 06/25/23 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News