Tuesday December 19, 2023 5:06 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject that had fallen. 5:42 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 6:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 12/21/23 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff The March 19 primary ballot will be a light one, at least in terms of local races. The primary election in Ohio will be held earlier than usual because 2024 is a presidential election year. Wednesday was the deadline for partisan candidates to file petitions with the Van Wert County Board of […]
POSTED: 12/21/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A swap of school days has been approved by the Van Wert school board. During Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, the board approved a recommendation by Superintendent Mark Bagley to not hold classes on Monday, April 8, 2024, the day of the total solar eclipse. In exchange, students will have school on Presidents’ […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A total of eight criminal hearings were held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Time waiver A Van Wert man charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter, two counts of involuntary manslaughter and strangulation waived his right to a speedy trial. […]
POSTED: 12/21/23 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Applications are being accepted for a vacant seat on the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Anyone interested in serving should submit a notice of interest in writing to Superintendent Mark Bagley by Friday, December 29. Applications will be reviewed by the board and superintendent. The board is expected to appoint […]
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The Delphos Police Department thanked Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger for a generous donation for upgrades to existing computers in the department’s detective bureau. One new computer will also be built to assist investigators in examining large amounts of electronic data, retrieved for criminal investigations involving a wide array of crimes. Accepting the check […]
POSTED: 12/21/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — In a season marked by gratitude and compassion, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative led three community initiatives, leaving a trail of warmth, joy, and support across the region. As the season unfolds, PPEC demonstrates the cooperative principle of concern for community, highlighting that no matter how small, collective efforts can […]
POSTED: 12/20/23 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s rare, but there could be a pair of murder trials in Van Wert County in 2024. The cases are unrelated. Ryan E. Houser, 38, of Celina, is facing four charges, aggravated murder, an unclassified felony; murder, an unclassified felony; possessing a weapon under disability, a third degree felony, and tampering with […]
POSTED: 12/20/23 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert’s budget for 2024 has been formally approved by Van Wert City Council. By a 6-0 vote, it was approved on its third and final reading during a special council meeting held Monday night. The meeting was scheduled after just four of seven voting members were present at the previous meeting, […]
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The Sheriff’s Office held its 2023 annual awards banquet Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Van Wert. Candidates are nominated and voted on each year by fellow employees. Awards available are Office Citation, Certificate of Merit, Award of Valor, Life Saving Award, Commendation Award, Safe Driving Award, Military Service Award, Civilian Citation, Certificate of Appreciation. […]
POSTED: 12/20/23 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: News