VW independent staff/submitted information With vacation season in full swing, AAA Ohio is reminding motorists that summer travel is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to tire maintenance. “Your safety is riding on your tires,” said Kara Hitchens, public affairs manager, AAA “They are the only components of your car that have […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association has started trap shooting again. With the help of the Friends of the NRA, the club was able to purchase a new trap thrower. Traps are open to both members and non-members two Sundays a month, starting at 2:30 p.m. The next Sunday trap shoot is July […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information Lincolnview High School’s Myles Moody has been announced as The Leadership Playbook 2023-2024 High School Male Student-Athlete of the Year. The award honors individuals who exemplify sportsmanship, positive leadership, or good teamwork. Moody, a catcher, recently completed his junior season with the Lancers. The 2023-2024 Student-Athlete of the Year recipients were: […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert’s 10-week “Feel Good Friday” concert series is heating up as we enter Week No. 5, and this Friday promises to be a spectacular evening with the much-anticipated return of Johnny Folsom 4. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, this tribute band has won the hearts of fans with their authentic and […]
POSTED: 07/02/24 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The Van Wert Police Department, Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Van Wert Fire Department and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted joint active school shooter training at Van Wert High School/Middle School and the Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Sgt. Brock Blackmore was put in charge of planning and coordinating […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 23 – charged Douglas Cross with theft in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. Sunday, June 23 – took a report of a grass complaint in the 100 block of Daniel St. Sunday, June 23 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 500 block of W. Main St. Monday, […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff OHIO CITY — Alcohol appears to have been a factor in a weekend motorcycle crash near Ohio City. According to a report from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. Sunday on Ohio 118, when a northbound 1996 Honda VT1100C driven by William […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, June 30, 2024 2:55 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township. Ohio City was assisted on scene by Van Wert EMS. Parkview Samaritan also responded. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday June 29, 2024 1:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an occupied disabled vehicle. 3:16 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township. 5:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday June 28, 2024 4:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an open line 911 call. 7:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to contact a resident for Defiance Police. 11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 07/01/24 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement