VW independent staff CONVOY — Familiar faces will again lead Crestview High School’s athletic programs during the 2025-2026 fall and winter sports seasons. During Monday night’s monthly meeting, the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education approved a list of head coaches for the two seasons, including Cole Harting, football; Tammy Gregory, volleyball; Jeremy Best, golf; […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Quincy Thompson A thriving community is more than infrastructure and industry, it is a place where people can gather, feel inspired, and connect through shared experiences. At Van Wert Live and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, live entertainment is not just a luxury – it’s essential. By becoming a member, supporters make a powerful […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 4 – a call was made in reference to a young juvenile running around on N. Cherry St. near Third St. The juvenile was located and returned to their parents. Sunday, May 4 – a report of a suspicious person was made in the 600 block of N. Washington St. […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 12:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday May 11, 2025 12:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a noise disturbance. 12:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. 2:24 a.m. – Dispatched […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 10:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported. 6:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose horses along the roadway. 10:00 […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday May 9, 2025 12:27 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident of Liberty Township on a civil complaint. 12:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 4:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 9:09 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 May 5-9, 2025. Kenneth A. Sealscott Family Trust, Kenneth A. Sealscott Family Trust TR, Louise M. Laudick TR, Louise M. Laudick, Jeffery D. Laudick to Jason Kreischer, Amy Davis, Van Wert inlots, lots 1415, 1416. […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, as part of a safety grant through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will have increased patrols over the next couple of weeks as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. Deputies will be enforcing all traffic laws over this two-week span, with an emphasis on […]
POSTED: 05/12/25 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s an exciting time of year for high school seniors and their families as they prepare for graduation and post-graduation, including college, the workforce, the military etc. A pair of seniors at Lincolnview High School will head out of state to attend two institutions held in high esteem – Harvard University and […]
POSTED: 05/11/25 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A collision involving a car and motorcycle resulted in the motorcycle driver being flown by medical helicopter to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The accident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday at U.S. 127 and Van Wert Paulding Line Rd. It appeared the motorcycle tried to pass the car as the car was […]
POSTED: 05/11/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News