SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s installment of Random Facts centers around more fall sports, Eggerss Stadium, a streak, websites, a slow start, a big WBL battle, first wins, and the return of college football. More sports It’s really fall sports season now, with the edition of soccer, volleyball and cross country to the lineup. It’s […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Soccer Lima Central Catholic 5 Van Wert 2 LIMA — Matthew Dunno and Noah Hillery each scored a goal but Van Wert fell to Lima Central Catholic 5-2 at Spartan Stadium on Monday. Kaden Shaffer and Jake Frysinger were each credited with an assist. Van Wert (0-2) will host Bryan on Thursday, […]
POSTED: 08/22/23 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
These three cars and a fourth car (not pictured) were involved in a chain reaction crash on S. Shannon St., at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday. One person was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were at the scene. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 2:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 13 – conducted a welfare check in the 300 block of North St. Sunday, August 13 – arrested Kristina Swick for OVI in the 1400 block of Leeson Ave. Monday, August 14 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 600 block of S. Washington St. Monday, August 14 – […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff A Lima man was taken to jail after being clocked at 114 miles per hour in Van Wert County early Saturday morning. According to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Victor Sean Greutman, 29, is facing charges of speeding, DWI and possession of a controlled substance. Greutman was pulled over in a […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 10:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday August 20, 2023 11:53 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of a stray dog. 3:45 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert going to Middle Creek Cemetery. 2:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 9:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday August 19, 2023 2:39 a.m. – Deputies made a traffic stop on Union Pleasant Road in Union Township. The vehicle was initially stopped for a speeding violation. The vehicle was traveling 114 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. During the investigation the driver was suspected of driving while under the […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday August 18, 2023 3:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township on a complaint on a complaint of reckless operation. 10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bergner Road in Pleasant Township on a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. 10:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff A Saturday evening incident at a home in the 200 block of S. Fulton St. led to a felony charge against a Van Wert man. Eli Jasztal was arrested after Van Wert Police were summoned to the scene for an unwanted person at approximately 7:12 p.m. According to Police Chief Doug Weigle, […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Deborah L. (Hobbs) Fair, 68, of Venedocia, passed away peacefully at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, with her family by her side after courageously battling cancer for over two years. She was born on May 3, 1955, to Vernon F. and Leota (Long) Hobbs. She retired as an L.P.N. from Vancrest of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 08/21/23 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries