SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations to local athletes, girls basketball state championship fun facts, no four-peat, a family affair and a bizarre twist in Cleveland. Congratulations Congratulations to Van Wert High School bowler Reagan Horine, who placed 61st at the Division I state championship match on Friday, and Van […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined 15 other state attorneys general in urging Congress to help jump-start American energy production by expanding access to E15 gasoline. In a letter to Congress, the attorneys general support passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, legislation that would permanently […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable night of masterful piano playing, sharp-witted lyrics, and genre-blending brilliance as Ben Folds takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 15. This highly anticipated performance is presented by Squash & Porter and supported by Seth and Anna Baker […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, March 2 – a parking ticket was issued in the 300 block of Webster Ave. Sunday, March 2 – a boy, 13, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault in connection with an incident that occurred in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway. Monday, March 3 – a theft […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30 a.m. – Deputies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol at a location on East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert. 10:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 4:06 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving. 5:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 6:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 7, 2025 2:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 81 in the Village of Elgin for an open door. 6:20 a.m. – Deputies along with Delphos and Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Washington Township. A 2006 Ford […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place between March 3-7, 2025. Kevin P. Jerome to Zane D. Bockey, Luke S. Bockey, a portion of Section 13, York Township. Troy L. Eddins to Paul Barton, Van Wert outlots, lot 105. Daniel G. Klausing, […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and host sites for this week’s boys basketball state semifinals. The winners will advance to the state championship games March 21-22 at the University of Dayton Arena. All state semifinals will be covered by Spectrum. 2025 OHSAA Boys Basketball State Semifinal Pairings (home […]
POSTED: 03/10/25 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — A special community quilt show is planned for this spring at Paulding County History Museum and another popular event is scheduled for next month as well. The quilt show will be open to the public on Tuesdays, April 8 and 15, and Saturday, April 12. Admission is free. An […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News