Monday October 14, 2024 12:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township. 3:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 4:48 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City […]
POSTED: 10/15/24 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday October 13, 2024 7:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 1:29 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject who fell. 1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 10/15/24 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor During Van Wert City Council’s first meeting of October, members heard a request for funds by officials with the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert . Capital Campaign Manager John White explained Monday night that the BDC has launched “Accelerate Van Wert” in an effort to raise $1.5 million over the next […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Early voting began throughout Ohio last Tuesday and locally, hundreds of people have already taken advantage of the opportunity. According to figures supplied by Pam Henderson, Director of the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 358 registered voters in the county cast early In-person ballots at the Board of Elections Office. By […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Members of the Foster family along with several Elks trustees and officers recently gathered at Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 to dedicate the new fence donated by Vickie Foster in honor of her late husband Bobby. The plaques were donated by Laudick’s Jewelry. Pictured from left to right are Shad Foster, Rich Kline, Vickie Foster, […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The public is welcome take advantage of Drug Take Back Day and Shred-A-Thon event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Thursday, October 17, at Van Wert County Council on Aging, 220 Fox Rd., Van Wert. The event is free. Over-the-counter pills, prescriptions and opioids will be accepted in a sealed bag. […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Middle Point Fire Department and EMT squads were called to Ohio 116 just west of Poe Rd. Monday afternoon. An eastbound Ford vehicle was struck by a westbound KIA that appeared to go left of center. The driver of the Ford was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office investigated […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 29, in the Van Wert County Health Department Conference Room, 1179 Westwood Dr., Suite 300, Van Wert.
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region unveiled its new bloodmobile Friday. It features an innovative generator powered by a battery pack and solar panels. These will provide energy for lighting and essential equipment used to safely collect blood donations, once the vehicle is parked. It’s part of the organization’s commitment to reducing its […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around WBL football upsets, a playoff boost, Kenton, Ohio State, the ALCS and the World Series. Wild and wacky WBL I told a friend last Friday morning that I felt at least one upset brewing in the WBL. As it turns out, there were two […]
POSTED: 10/14/24 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports