The occupants of this pickup truck were taken to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital this morning, after a crash near the intersection of Van Wert Decatur Rd. and the US 224. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 6:15 this morning, when the truck failed to […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 10:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday May 8, 2024 8:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on State Street in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of trespassing. 12:04 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy who was ill. 2:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Gamble […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING COUNTY — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Paulding County Tuesday evening. Evidence came through a survey of damage, along with photos and videos. The EF-1 tornado was confirmed two miles west-southwest of Melose. It touched down at 8:11 p.m. and was on the ground […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor More information has been provided in the case of a former Van Wert woman facing seven charges, including attempted murder. According to a report released by the Van Wert Police Department, Summer Raye Jones, 34, who’s address is now listed as Defiance, was arrested after an officer was dispatched to the 300 […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It was a busy two days in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, as 23 people made appearances on Tuesday and Wednedsay of this week. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. 12 defendants were arraigned on various criminal charges. All of the defendants entered pleas of not guilty. Seth […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The first Van Wert Freedom Cruise of the season will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Jefferson St., from Main St. to Central Ave. will be closed.
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Crestview High School recently held its Senior Convocation to recognize seniors for their academic and athletic accomplishments with awards from the teaching staff along with scholarships and recognition from various community and school organizations. High School Principal Dave Bowen began and closed the evening with remarks about the successes […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview’s NWC title hopes suffered a big blow, but Lincolnview stayed alive in the conference title race with a 7-0 road victory over the Knights on Wednesday. It was Lincolnview’s 30th consecutive NWC victory and the Lancers improved to 14-6 (6-0 NWC) while Crestview dropped to 12-4 (6-2 NWC). Already […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
It was a picture perfect day for baseball on Wednesday, as rivals Lincolnview and Crestview met in a key NWC game in Convoy. The Lancers led 2-0 entering the top of the seventh, then added five runs for a 7-0 win. Bob Barnes/VW independent
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Lincolnview 17 Crestview 7 (five innings) CONVOY — No. 7 Lincolnview jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning and the Lancers never looked back in a five inning, 17-7 win over Crestview on Wednesday. The lead increased to 12-0 after two innings, then Lincolnview added a run in […]
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports