Sunday July 23, 2023 9:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. No injuries were reported. A 2016 Hyundai Genesis driven by Jacob Langley, 29, of Fort Wayne, went off the left side of the roadway and entered the median, then slid across the […]
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Saturday July 22, 2023 12:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of suspicious activity in the area. 1:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Clayton Road in Willshire Township on a complaint of an ATV speeding past the house several times. […]
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Friday July 21, 2023 12:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a welfare check on a subject who failed to show for work. 8:33 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township on a complaint of two stray […]
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Thursday July 20, 2023 12:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Rogers Road in Ridge Township on a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in the area. 9:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:05 a.m. – Dispatched […]
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Submitted information A preschool open house will be held at First United Methodist Church from 9:30-11 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, August 10. Parents will be able to register and tour the facility. The church is located at the corner of Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, across from Fountain Park. The church offers a half-day […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Trains, trains and more trains, plus all sorts of accessories and some forms of memorabilia – model train enthusiasts of all ages will find that and more at the 2023 Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show & Swap. The 20th annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 7:07 p.m. Saturday, July 22. on County Road 179 south of Ohio 637 in Paulding County. A 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Eathon Michael Miller, 25, of Ney, […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A second and possible final vote on salary increases for elected officials is expected during tonight’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. Two ordinances are on the agenda. One calls for an increase in the salaries of the mayor, law director and city auditor. The mayor’s salary would increase by three percent […]
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Lambert Days 2023 kept Ohio City hopping over the weekend. The annual festival featured a parade, car show, food, co-ed volleyball and softball tournaments, live music, fireworks and much more. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff WILLSHIRE — A final reminder that the Willshire Sportsman’s Club’s annual Flea Market and Trade Days will be held from dawn to dusk Thursday through Saturday, July 27-29, at 3385 Ohio 81, two miles east of Willshire. Admission and parking are free. There will be all types of flea market items, crafts, […]
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