VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 6/18/2024

Tuesday June 18, 2024 12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. 2:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with abdominal pain. […]

Dinah Ann Mitchell

Dinah Ann Mitchell passed away June 18, 2024, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, at the age of 63. She was born to Howard and Anna (Rack) Mitchell on March 8, 1961, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1979. For over 25 years Dinah worked in management for various retail stores. Her free […]

Lincolnview BOE preps for new school year

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Lincolnview officials are planning to showcase the district’s elementary addition and renovation project during an open house in August. During Wednesday’s school board meeting, board members and Superintendent Jeff Snyder set the special open house for Sunday, August 11, with the time yet to be determined. The project is nearing completion, and […]

Annual amateur radio event this weekend

VW independent staff/submitted information Ham radio operators throughout the United States and Canada, including the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club, are preparing for this weekend’s operating event, Field Day 2024. Locally, Field Day will be held at the headquarters of the Van Wert Emergency Management Agency, across the street from the Marsh Foundation’s administration building […]

AAA: avoid heat-related car trouble

Submitted information Extremely high temperatures can strain any vehicle, affecting performance and driving experience. Overheating, tire blowouts, and battery issues are common in such conditions. An analysis of AAA roadside data shows that vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles.  […]

COA Purse Bingo

Last week’s 12th annual Van Wert County Council on Aging’s Designer Purse Bingo fundraising event was well attended and a huge success. The Treasure Chest winner, valued at over $800, was Jessica Gonzalez (below left) and the Glamour Gals $500 cash winner was Jessica Akom (below right). Photos submitted

Market on Tully, cornhole tourney set

VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Days ‘Market on Tully” will be held on Saturday July 13. Vendors will be setting up at 9 a.m. on West Tully St. and the market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Spaces are 10×10 each and the cost is $25 […]

Double dip weekend at the NPAC!

By Quincy Thompson Get ready to re-live the 80’s glory days with Get Poison’d, the premier Poison tribute band. This electrifying performance will be held at the Niswonger this Friday. Fans of the iconic rock band won’t want to miss this chance to hear all their favorite hits live. Get Poison’d will take the stage […]

Accused killer seeking funds for PI

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in Van Wert last September is now seeking funds to hire a private investigator. Defense attorney Zachary Maisch filed the motion on Monday on behalf of Ryan Houser, 38, who has addresses in Rockford and Celina. “Through the review of discovery materials, the […]

Committee of the Whole to meet Monday

VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s Committee of the Whole will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, to discuss the police department. First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler requested the meeting at the June 10 meeting but did not elaborate. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of the […]