Submitted information COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare for fun and adventure during the upcoming summer boating season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) are emphasizing the importance of adhering to alcohol, cannabis and boating laws to ensure a safe and enjoyable […]
POSTED: 06/11/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around Caitlin Clark and the U.S. Olympic team, the NBA finals, the Lakers job, state baseball and the end of the 2023-2024 high school sports season. Caitlin Clark Fans are upset she wasn’t selected to be on the U.S. women’s basketball team in the Paris […]
POSTED: 06/11/24 at 3:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is set to host an exciting lineup this fall, bringing world-class entertainment to Van Wert. Mark your calendars for October 13 and November 2 if you listen to soulful blues or detective podcasts. First, on October 13, the Robert Cray Band will be gracing the Niswonger stage. Blues […]
POSTED: 06/10/24 at 10:30 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 2 – a parking citation was issued in the 600 block of N. Walnut St. Sunday, June 2 – a trespassing incident was reported in the 300 block of S. Market St. Sunday, June 2 – officers arrested James A. Vibbert on a warrant while in the 500 block of […]
POSTED: 06/10/24 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday June 9, 2024 2:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject standing along the roadway. 6:37 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who was sick. 10:48 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 06/10/24 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday June 8, 2024 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township. 1:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Union Pleasant Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 2:27 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on […]
POSTED: 06/10/24 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday June 7, 2024 5:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio Indiana State Line Road near Harrison Center Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a semi-truck that had rolled over. No injuries were reported and the incident was investigated by Indiana authorities. 7:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 06/10/24 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Lincolnview High School Lancer Band was one of the participants in the Peony Festival Parade, which took place Saturday along Main St. in downtown Van Wert. Bob Barnes/VW independent
POSTED: 06/09/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Photographer Bob Barnes was a busy man during the Peony Festival. Barnes captured hundreds of images of the two-day event, Friday and Saturday, in downtown Van Wert, ranging from a car show, live music, the parade, a bike rodeo, food trucks and so much more. Here is just a small sampling of his many pictures.
POSTED: 06/09/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff In its weekly construction update, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 Office said a pair of U.S. 30 overpasses in Van Wert County remain closed until further notice. Stripe Road over U.S. 30 and Converse Roselm Road over U.S. 30 have been closed as a safety precaution since early May due […]
POSTED: 06/09/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News