Monday July 8, 2024 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing. 4:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township for a report of suspicious activity. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in […]
POSTED: 07/09/24 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After weeks of discussion, Van Wert City Council made it official Monday night – medical marijuana dispensaries are now permitted within the city limits, but adult use facilities, often referred to as recreational dispensaries, are prohibited. Medical marijuana dispensaries Council members heard the third and final reading of an ordinance to rescind […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Property owners in Van Wert County are reminded that the due date for the second half collection of 2023 real estate taxes is tomorrow, July 10. The Van Wert County Treasurer’s Office is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office accepts payments in the form of […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County will begin its 2024-25 campaign this month. The United Way has been raising funds for local agencies since 1922. Through the programs that are funded by the annual campaign drive, donors can touch the lives of almost everyone in Van Wert. Executive Director Ashley […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio fell 12.2 cents per gallon in the last week, but the decrease could be wiped out by Hurricane Beryl. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio, Monday’s statewide average was $3.40 per gallon for self-serve regular. Even with the most recent decrease, prices in […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, has announced that entries are now open for the 168th Annual Van Wert County Fair, which will run August 27-September 2. Exhibitors may submit entries for exhibition at the Van Wert County Fair online at vanwertcountyfair.com […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began at 12 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, and ended Sunday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m. None of the fatal crashes occurred in Van Wert County or adjacent counties. In nine of […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 2024 Mercer Health 5K Challenge will continue at the Shane’s Crossing 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. this Saturday, July 13. The road race will start and end at Shane’s Park, 705 West Front Street, Rockford. Race day registration will begin at 7:30 am. Pre-registration is available at www.mercerhealth5kchallenge, which is where race results […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert Live is thrilled to present The Side Cars, a tribute band honoring the legendary music of The Cars, at 7:30 p.m. this Friday at Fountain Park. This concert is part of the free Feel Good Friday concert series, promising an evening filled with nostalgia and fantastic music. The Side Cars […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 30 – an assault occurred in the 400 block of W. Main St. Sunday, June 30 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 1300 block of Woodland Ave. Sunday, June 30 – a report was made in reference to a theft at Franklin Park. Monday, July 1 – charged […]
POSTED: 07/08/24 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement