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Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Sunday November 26, 2023 6:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen. 7:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of VanWert for a subject who had fallen. 7:21 a.m. […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 10:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Saturday November 25, 2023 3:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy on a report of a subject being disorderly. 12:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 12:36 […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Friday November 24, 2023 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a subject having mental crisis. 8:12 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Clay Street in the City of Delphos on a complaint of loose dogs. 9:08 a.m. […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Thursday November 23, 2023 12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township on a complaint of reckless operation. 8:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Shenk Road in Washington Township. 9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township to assist […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Wednesday November 22, 2023 1:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy on a noise complaint. 8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leitner Road in Union Township on a trespassing complaint involving hunters. 9:25 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Northwest and west central Ohio continue to fare well in terms of low unemployment rates. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services recently released its civilian labor force estimates for October. The list breaks down each of Ohio’s 88 counties along with major metropolitan areas around the Buckeye State. […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert 4-H Exchange Club is inviting everyone to the 16th annual Holiday Light Show at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 125 Fox Road in Van Wert. It began in 2007 with only 13 displays and just 500 vehicles that drove through that season. This year’s show has over 160 […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Findlay District, along with other law enforcement agencies in northwest Ohio, participated in the 12th annual “Lights for Lives” campaign last week. The collaborative effort was done to promote safe driving as the holiday season kicks off. The yearly campaign, which began at 6 a.m. on […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Following Friday night’s state semifinals, the matchups are now set for the 52nd annual Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games, which kick off Thursday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Six of the seven top-ranked teams in the final Associated Press state […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Myia Etzler (2) scores two of her 14 points during Crestview’s 51-29 win over Ottoville on Saturday. Ellie Kline led the Lady Knights with 16 points, including 12 in the third quarter, and Cali Gregory also hit double digits with 11. Crestview outscored the Big Green 30-6 in the second half. Jessica Burgei led Ottoville […]

POSTED: 11/27/23 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports