By Quincy Thompson World-renowned illusionist Rick Thomas is bringing his jaw-dropping magic and mind-blowing illusions to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 26, and it’s a show you won’t want to miss. This show is presented by First Federal of Van Wert and supported by Bruce and Julie Kennedy. With a career that […]
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, March 30 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 400 block of Dickinson Ave. Sunday, March 30 – a parking ticket was issued in the 700 block of Woodland Ave. Sunday, March 30 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 100 block of N. Harrison St. Monday, March 31 […]
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Sunday April 6, 2025 8:10 a.m. – Deputies along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS responded to a report of an occupied vehicle stuck in high water on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township. 12:51 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident for a complaint of theft from a property location on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin […]
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Saturday April 5, 2025 12:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fulton Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 5:38 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain. […]
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Friday April 4, 2025 12:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Raymond Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The United States Semiquincentennial will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, and America 250: Van Wert County will kick off the celebration along with the rest of the nation on Friday, April 18, with “Two Lights For Tomorrow.” In honor of Paul Revere’s “Midnight Ride” the Van Wert County Historical […]
POSTED: 04/06/25 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Division of Unclaimed Funds has unveiled a new system designed to make it easier and potentially faster for Ohioans to search for and recover their portion of approximately $4.8 billion currently being safeguarded by the state of Ohio. Unclaimed funds come from sources such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed […]
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Approximately 100 people gathered for Saturday’s “Hands Off!” protest, which began at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert, then moved to U.S. 127 (Washington St.) in front of and across from the Wassenberg Art Center. The nationwide rally was designed to protest cuts made by President Donald Trump’s administration. Photo submitted
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VW independent staff ANTWERP — Neighboring Paulding County will soon have a marijuana dispensary. Zen Leaf Antwerp will be housed in the former Antwerp Norfolk & Western Rail Depot on the western edge of the village. Antwerp Village Council agreed to sell the historic depot last summer for $500,000. However, a councilman who voted against […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS—State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) have announced the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 65, the Agriculture Appreciation Act. This legislation, sponsored by Klopfenstein and Peterson, will codify the following important agriculture days in state law: “Agriculture is Ohio’s largest industry,” Klopfenstein said. “It is […]
POSTED: 04/06/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News