Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. Route 127 in Union Township for a report of suspicious activity. 1:20 a.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 127 in Union Township. During the investigation it was found that the subject had no operator’s license and failed to […]
POSTED: 01/02/25 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday December 30, 2024 1:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ireland Road in Ridge Township to contact a resident for Van Buren Township, Michigan. 8:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down. 2:48 p.m. – […]
POSTED: 01/02/25 at 10:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre Youth Theatre is set to present a magical youth production of Matilda the Musical. In collaboration with Van Wert Live, the show will take the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, bringing Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life. About the show Matilda the Musical is […]
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A home at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Liberty Union Road (above) sustained moderate damage after it was hit Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle was parked by the house when it was struck by one of two vehicles involved in an accident, causing it to be pushed into the home. There were minor injuries, but […]
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Pleasant Township Trustees will hold their 2025 reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at the Pleasant Township building.
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Law enforcement task forces organized under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission confiscated more than $92 million in illegal drugs in 2024, along with 560 firearms and $4.7 million in currency, Ohio Attorney General Yost announced earlier this week. “The number of illegal drugs and weapons taken off our […]
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The next Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, in the ESC Conference Room, 835 N. Williams St., Paulding.
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Manor ended 2024 on a positive note is looking forward to 2025. In December, HCF Management hosted their annual administrator’s conference, which included an awards ceremony. Van Wert Manor was recognized as a top facility for the company, earning multiple awards including the President’s Award and the Barbara Marsella Quality Assurance Award. The […]
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Linda L. Spoor, 65, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1959, in Van Wert to William E. and Charlene (Sinning) Spoor. Linda had a passion for playing “Dingo” in Westerville, Ohio, and cherished her many friendships within the Columbus […]
POSTED: 01/01/25 at 8:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries