Tuesday June 25, 2024 12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist a disabled motorist. 6:17 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire and EMS along with Deputies to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 66 in Washington Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff WILLSHIRE — A Willshire man was taken into custody after a stand-off that lasted approximately four hours on Tuesday. According to a report from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, it began at 9:43 a.m. when deputies went to a residence on Walcott St. in the village to serve a warrant issued […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department, along with Middle Point Fire & EMS were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 30 and Mendon Road at approximately 6 a.m. this morning, after a collision involving a truck and a car. The northbound car had pulled from Mendon Road onto the highway and was hit by the eastbound […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest figures from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show Van Wert County came in below the state’s overall unemployment rate in May. Van Wert County’s jobless rate was 3.7 percent last month, while the Ohio average increased from 4.0 to 4.2 percent. Van Wert County’s jobless rate increased […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A reminder that a large law enforcement presence will be at Van Wert High School/Middle School this Saturday, June 29, as part of local active shooter training. Van Wert City Schools, along with the Van Wert Police Department, the Van Wert Fire Department, the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and the Van […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
This rear-end crash occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Shannon St. and Crawford St. The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were at the scene and one of the vehicles was towed away. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Mark Verville presided over his last meeting as Van Wert Rotary Club president last week. “It was a pleasure to work with a fine leadership team made up of some highly engaged community members, Adam Ries with 1st Federal Van Wert, Kevin Matthews with Van Wert County Council on Aging, Ben […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert community is set to expand as Jennings Crossing, a new residential subdivision, officially breaks ground in early July. Located on the along Jennings Road along the southeast side of town, Jennings Crossing offers a community-focused living environment with 42 beautifully designed townhouse units. A ceremonial ground breaking ceremony was held […]
POSTED: 06/26/24 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Monday June 24, 2024 1:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject possibly in labor. 2:20 a.m. – Deputies took a complaint of threats at a location in the Village of Willshire. 7:38 a.m. – Deputies took a complaint from Willshire […]
POSTED: 06/25/24 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A final vote to rescind a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Van Wert has been delayed until the next meeting of Van Wert City Council, which will be after the July 4 holiday. During Monday night’s meeting, Van Wert City Council tabled a pair of ordinances related to medical marijuana – […]
POSTED: 06/24/24 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News