By Quincy Thompson The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the legendary Southern rock band that has captivated audiences for decades, will be gracing the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 1, as part of their Farewell Tour. This performance is part of the exciting fall season at the Niswonger, which boasts a packed […]
POSTED: 08/26/24 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 18 – an unauthorized use report was taken in the 200 block of Webster Ave. Sunday, August 18 – officers handled a domestic dispute in the 800 block of W. Main St. Monday, August 19 – a male was reported missing. He was later located and it was determined that […]
POSTED: 08/26/24 at 9:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday August 25, 2024 12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fourth Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 8:59 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a subject not feeling well. 1:12 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
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Saturday August 24, 2024 12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 7:29 a.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Defiance Trail Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with a laceration. 8:17 a.m. – Deputies along with Convoy […]
POSTED: 08/26/24 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information On Friday, August 23, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Middle Point Fire Department at a house fire (see photo below). CERT is working to raise support for the family. After meeting with the family it is determined that clothing and monetary donations are needed. Please include […]
POSTED: 08/26/24 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The end of August and Labor Day weekend brings with it the 168th annual Van Wert County Fair, which will officially begin on Tuesday, August 27, and run through Labor Day Monday, September 2, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Daily admission and hours Daily admission is $10 for anyone 13 and […]
POSTED: 08/25/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A Friday night kitchen fire caused significant damage to a home at the corner of E. Jackson St. and N. Main St. in Middle Point. According to Chief Brock Profit, the call came in at 10 p.m. and upon arrival, it was a working structure fire. Firefighters were able to quickly control the blaze. One […]
POSTED: 08/25/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Venedocia Lions Club will once again be serving sausage sandwiches before and during the 2024 Van Wert County Fair. The Lions Club trailer, located at the northwest corner of the Jr. Fair Building, will be open for lunch and dinner, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today (Monday), during booth/stand set-up. During […]
POSTED: 08/25/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Due to utility construction, traffic will be restricted to one lane for some of Jennings Rd., along with Monte Carlo Drive in Van Wert beginning Tuesday, August 27,, through Thursday, August 29.
POSTED: 08/25/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A quick response by the Van Wert Police Department and the Van Wert Fire Department helped to extinguish a fire that could have gotten out of hand. Police and firefighters were at the N. Jefferson St. scene Saturday morning, after a 911 call of a smoke alarm and possible fire. Police entered the home and […]
POSTED: 08/25/24 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News