A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Mendon Rd. and State Rd. at approximately 1:45 p.m. Monday. The Middle Point Fire Department and rescue squads were called to the scene with one vehicle having the occupant trapped inside. The rescue squad used hydraulic cutters to cut the driver side door off allowing the occupant […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Women and teenage girls 13 and older are invited to mark their calendars for a one-night self-defense class from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, at the YWCA of Van Wert County. The class is free and is tailored for beginners to become equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, resist, and […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around winning streaks, a long streak, game of the week, NFL quarterbacks and a head shaking record. Winning streaks The state’s current longest winning streak is now up to 51. Marion Local won its 51st straight football game, regular season and postseason, with last Friday’s […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Parkway 2 CONVOY — It was definitely a battle between Crestview and Parkway Panthers Monday night. The Lady Knights battled back after dropping the first two sets and Crestview won the match 21-25, 20-25, 25-10, 25-12, 15-13. “This was an entire team effort tonight as all the girls were […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert County Sheriff’s deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to this crash on Ohio 116 in Ridge Township shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday. There were two people inside the vehicle, which was being driven by a juvenile. According to the Sheriff’s Office, minor injuries were suspected but no one was transported […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 1 – arrested Shawn Thomas on an active warrant in the 1300 block of W. Main St. Sunday, September 1 – took a report of a domestic dispute in the 600 block of S. Walnut St. Sunday, September 1– took a report of an unruly juvenile in the 600 block […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday September 8, 2024 8:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shawn Road in Tully Township for a complaint of a loose dog. 10:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who was ill. 10:56 p.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday September 7, 2024 1:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to check for a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash in Allen County Indiana. 3:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a cow in the […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday September 6, 2024 1:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two suspicious persons. 2:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert to check an audible alarm. 4:24 a.m. – Dispatched Middle […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information First United Methodist Church in Van Wert is buzzing with excitement ahead of the annual Project 216 packing event. Project 216 is a non-profit humanitarian food aid organization with the mission to show God’s love by empowering the community to provide highly nutritious food to people suffering from hunger around the world. This […]
POSTED: 09/09/24 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Church