SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around the Northwest Conference, a collegiate transfer, Northwestern, the Cincinnati Reds, a change involving OHSAA, and Eggerss Stadium. NWC So far, there are no new developments involving Delphos St. John’s possibly joining the Northwest Conference. Principal Adam Lee confirmed last month that school officials were […]
POSTED: 07/11/23 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Marjorie H. Clouse, affectionately known as Marge, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born November 23, 1923, in Van Wert, the daughter of Dane and Grace (Dreyer) Severn, who both preceded her in death. Marge led a fulfilling life, with a career spanning multiple fields. She […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 2 – arrested Jestin Michael Knittle, 32, for domestic violence in the 500 block of S. Franklin St. Sunday, July 2 – a report of criminal damaging was filed in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway. Sunday, July 2 – arrested Jennifer L. Kilgore, 37, of Cridersville on a warrant […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 12:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday July 9, 2023 12:32 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell. 12:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a complaint of loud music in the area of Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy. 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 10:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday July 8, 2023 12:20 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a possible heart attack. 11:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday July 7, 2023 6:02 a.m. – Deputies along with Van Wert EMS responded to a report of a possible overdose at a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township. 8:03 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Pettit Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell. 8:18 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 9:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday July 6, 2023 3:52 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject feeling dizzy. 7:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for the report of two small children walking in the roadway. 8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Despite some morning rain, Main Street Van Wert’s Block Party went off without a hitch on Saturday. Much of the event was held along Central Avenue and it attracted a steady stream of visitors of all ages during the late afternoon and evening hours. “We were in contact with (Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Food vendors, the Van Wert Freedom Cruise and much more made up Saturday’s Main Street Van Wert Block Party. The annual event was deemed a big success and planning for next year’s edition will begin very shortly. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Children eight and up are encourage to enjoy Elks Day at Camp Clay, from 12-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Van Wert Elks Lodge No. 1197 is sponsoring the special day, which is free to all children. The day will feature paddle boats, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, wall climbing, swimming and the nature trail. […]
POSTED: 07/10/23 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News