Van Wert Police Sunday, February 4 – arrested two intoxicated females, both 15, for underage consumption and trespassing at a home in the 200 block of S. Lynn St. Sunday, February 4 – a resident in the 400 block of E. Crawford St. reported an unknown person tried to extort him for money. Sunday, February […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 11:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday February 11, 2024 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township on a report of two suspicious subjects. 6:26 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 8:58 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 11:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday February 10, 2024 3:33 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject with chest pain. 10:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of juveniles riding ATVs on the street. 12:54 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 11:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday February 9, 2024 12:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township. No injuries were reported. 7:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 8:52 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 11:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Fire Department held its annual ceremony on Sunday to honor the exceptional service of its firefighters and EMTs. These dedicated individuals demonstrate unwavering courage and commitment as they respond to emergencies, providing critical aid to those in need. During the ceremony, deserving recipients were recognized for their outstanding […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 11:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jeff Henderson (above left) and Lt. Rob Miller (above right) were honored during Sunday’s annual Van Wert Fire Department ceremony. The two are bidding farewell after 25 and 35 years of dedicated service, respectively. Below, VWFD photographer Bob Barnes was honored for his work with the fire department. Barnes is pictured with his wife Kay.
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 10:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tommy A. Myers, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 79, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Born on October 5, 1944, in Van Wert, Tommy brought joy and warmth to the lives of those around him. He resided in Convoy with his loving […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 10:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Perry Luhn/for the VW independent Misery is a Stephen King novel, which was made into a film, starring Kathy Bates and James Caan. I read some of the book, many years ago, and saw the movie. I also saw another production of this at another theater, last year. So I had a fairly good idea […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 10:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information TOLEDO — On Wednesday, February 14, the Catholic Church enters into the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection at Easter. During […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: Church
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Not many high school wrestling programs can say they have two 100-win wrestlers on the same squad, especially with a still relatively new program. However, Crestview High School can make that claim. Senior Levi Grace, who wrestles in the 150-pound weight class, joined the 100-win club during the recent Ada Invitational. He […]
POSTED: 02/12/24 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports