This car-pickup truck accident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday) on U.S. 127 at the westbound entrance ramp to U.S. 30 West. EMTs were called for a possible injury but treatment was declined at the scene and the EMT squad returned to the station. The crash was investigated by the Van Wert Police Department. […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Barbara Jean (Walls) Merkle, 92, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Grove City. She was a resident at The Laurels of West Columbus, for the past for two years. She was born October 7, 1931, the daughter of Ernest and Ocie Bernice Walls. On June 3, 1951, she […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday April 17, 2024 12:37 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with cardiac issues. 4:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an open line 911 call. 5:29 a.m. – Deputies along with Scott […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks officially kicked off road and highway construction season earlier this week. Marchbanks, ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes and ODOT District 2 Deputy Director Pat McColley held a media event in Findlay on Tuesday to outline what 2024 projects are on tap around the […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Just three criminal hearings were heard this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. On Monday, Nicholas Muter, 23, Bowling Green, appeared for arraignment and entered a not guilty plea to unauthorized use of a vehicle, a fifth degree felony. He was […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Prosecutor’s Office has special funds available for use in the furtherance of justice. Prosecutor Eva Yarger’s office recently purchased Simunition pistols and rifle conversion kits for the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office using that fund. The items are used by the Sheriff’s Office for their realistic scenario training program. Shown above […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The deadline for ordering geraniums from the YWCA’s annual sale is quickly approaching. All orders with payment must be submitted by 12 p.m. Friday, April 26. These hardy root geraniums are being sold in 4 ½ inch pots with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available. Colors available for plants are: […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information As we approach prom and graduation season, the Ohio Investigative Unit and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control are reminding high school students and their parents to make safe, responsible and legal choices as they plan celebrations. First and foremost, it’s important that parents and teens both understand […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
New sewer line replacement has progressed into the 800 block of Leeson Ave in Van Wert. The main sewer line replacement includes new entrances from the line that will then connect to existing residential sewer lines. The trench box depths are around 17 feet deep. People who do not live in the construction zone should […]
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
During a tri-meet with Ottawa-Glandorf and Wapakoneta on Tuesday, Van Wert junior Sophie Gearhart tied the school record in the pole vault, 8-06. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/18/24 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports