VW independent staff PAULDING — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is aiding in the investigation after a fatal fire in Paulding on Sunday. According to a press release from Paulding Community Fire Department Chief Todd Weidenhamer, firefighters and the Paulding Police Department were dispatched to 609 W. Perry St. at 7:52 a.m. Sunday for a […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 2:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Monday September 2, 2024 12:09 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject who was ill. 7:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of two injured dogs. 8:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday September 1, 2024 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of suspicious activity. 3:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of two loose dogs. 9:45 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Cheryl Renee (Wills) Schaadt, 64, passed away Sunday morning, September 1, 2024, at home in Van Wert. She was born on March 21, 1960, in Lima the daughter of Carolyn (Chivington) Dunmire and John Wills, who both preceded her in death. On March 20, 1981, she married Brian L. Schaadt, who survives. Other family members […]
POSTED: 09/03/24 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The 2024 Van Wert County Fair is in the books, as the curtain came down Monday night. Fair attendees, vendors, exhibitors and others had to deal with extreme heat and humidity during the first few days of the fair. By the weekend, temperatures and conditions were more bearable and Labor Day was a pleasant day […]
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society and YWCA of Van Wert County have joined forces to organize a new event in October aimed at raising awareness about the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence. Petpalooza, a pet costume party, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 26, in the […]
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Magic of Broadway is coming to the Van Wert Civic Theatre with “The World Goes ‘Round.” It’s billed as a dazzling revue that brings together the iconic songs of Kander and Ebb in a spectacular celebration of life, love, and show business. This production will mark the opening of the […]
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Chapter of PERI will be holding its next chapter meeting of 2024 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert. Theresa Mengerink of the Van Wert County Historical Society will be the speaker. Retired public employees and […]
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Hoaglin Township Board of Trustees will hold their next regular meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, September 30, at the township house. The meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, September 9.
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around a surprise team, some sad news, stat of the day, fun facts, predictions and Texas A&M football. Surprise team Hands down, the surprise football team in the area is Shawnee. The Indians went 0-10 last year but are 2-0 this year. They have three […]
POSTED: 09/02/24 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports