Submitted information CONVOY — The 23rd annual Leland Smith Insurance Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, September 28, at Crestview High School in Convoy, Ohio. Matches begin in both the HS and MS gyms at Crestview at 9 a.m. The field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sunday September 22, 2024 2:39 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Sidle Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with abdominal and shoulder pain. 11:11 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a subject possibly having a heart attack. 11:59 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday September 21, 2024 12:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident. 12:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fife Road in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. 2:52 a.m. […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday September 20, 2024 1:17 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who was bleeding. 1:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Ohio 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a cow. 2:09 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
On September 19, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Ohio City Fire Department at a house fire. CERT is now working to raise support for the family. After meeting with the family it is determined that monetary donations are needed. Monetary donations may be dropped off or sent to Van […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson Entertainment has the unique ability to lift our spirits, create lasting memories, and bring us together. At Van Wert Live, we believe everyone should have access to incredible live performances—without breaking the bank. That’s why we offer our exclusive “Bundle and Save” option that gives you the best of both worlds: more […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 15 – arrested Quentin K. Vielma of Payne for OVI after an accident in the 500 block of S. Tyler St. Sunday, September 15 – arrested Chloe Mansfield and charged her with domestic violence after an incident in the 100 block of S. Wall St. Sunday, September 15 – arrested […]
POSTED: 09/23/24 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The final day of summer, 2024 included fun, food, live entertainment and much more in downtown Van Wert on Saturday. Main Street Van Wert’s Harvest Moon Festival brought the summer to an end and it packed a lot in a three block area of Main St. While temperatures were a bit on […]
POSTED: 09/22/24 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Grant funding is coming to Van Wert County through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program and the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. Both grant programs were developed to create room for new economic opportunities in areas that currently cannot be developed due to contamination or the presence of vacant, dilapidated structures. The grants, admiinistered through the […]
POSTED: 09/22/24 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against three individuals from multiple states following a recent traffic stop in Shelby County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized six pounds of methamphetamine worth approximately $24,000. On September 14, around 12:05 p.m., troopers stopped a 2012 Hyundai Sonata with Tennessee registration […]
POSTED: 09/22/24 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News