Van Wert Police Sunday, August 25 – arrested Kevin Keims on a warrant from Putnam County. Sunday, August 25 – officers conducted a welfare check on a male in the 500 block of Collins Ave. Monday, August 26 – a miscellaneous incident was reported in the 300 block of Euclid Ave. Monday, August 26 – […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 11:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday September 3, 2024 5:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a stop sign that had been struck. 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of David Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog. 9:12 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident […]
POSTED: 09/04/24 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Main Street Van Wert has announced the return of the Harvest Moon Festival, which has quickly become one of Van Wert’s most cherished fall traditions. This celebration of autumn will once again take place under the glow of the harvest moon, offering a magical experience for the entire community, from 4-10 […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released traffic statistics from the Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2. 15 people were killed in 15 crashes over the four-day period, down substantially from 2023, when 24 people lost their lives in Labor Day weekend crashes. Of the 15 fatalities where safety belts […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will meet in work session at 6 p.m. tonight to look at proposals for potential facility upgrades. Architects from Garmann Miller will be at the meeting, which will be held in the multipurpose room. No action will be taken at the meeting. The […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The traditional closer, the demolition derby brought an end to the 2024 Van Wert County Fair on Monday. The day also brought with it cooler and more pleasant temperatures for those attending. The Jr. Fair Livestock Auction took place on Tuesday. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports At the conclusion of Friday’s Van Wert at Celina game, the team that comes up short on the scoreboard will find themselves in a rather difficult spot – two games back in the Western Buckeye League title chase and most likely out of league title contention. Last week, the Cougars led by […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — When two non-conference rivals meet in Convoy on Friday night, one team will try to plug-and-play after a significant injury, while the other will look to bounce back after a pair of season opening losses. The Crestview Knights (1-1) will be without the services of running back Braxton Leeth, who […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — And just like that, the 2024 high school football regular season is 20 percent in the books. But Week 2 was quite impressive. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances from all around the state with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media High School Football Notebook. -Brayden DeVito […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Tennis Van Wert 3 Wapakoneta 2 The Cougars picked up wins at first and second singles and second doubles to defeat Wapakoneta 3-2 on Tuesday. Mandy Burenga posted a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Liberty Jolly at first singles, while Sophie Gearhart outlasted Kate Eley 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 at second singles. Leia Hoersten […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports