The Middle Point Fire Department was dispatched via 911 to a house fire in the 6500 block of Middle Point Wetzel Road Thursday evening. The call came in shortly before 6:30 p.m. and mutual aid was requested from Van Wert, Delphos, and Grover Hill fire departments. The fire was contained and quickly put out, but […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff All federal, state and local government offices, including the Van Wert Municipal Building and Van Wert County Courthouse, will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. No mail will be delivered that day and trash pickup will be delayed by a day. Recycling pickup will be delayed until […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview’s Kylie Williams (above) makes an outfield grab during Thurday’s Division IV district semifinal game vs. Tinora at Archbold. Below, Alli Thatcher (below) hurls a pitch against the Rams. Unfortunately for the No. 8 seed Lady Knights, the 2025 softball season came to an end with a 9-3 loss to No. 6 seed Tinora. Thatcher […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 7:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports WAPAKONETA — Ila Hughes, the NWC Player of the Year, did it again for No. 1 seed Lincolnview. The freshman threw a complete game no-hitter and struck out 15 batters while leading the Lancers to an 8-0 Division VI district semifinal win over No. 4 seed St. Henry. That wasn’t all – […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 7:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Tuesday, June 24. That’s when a man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in Van Wert will learn if his motion to withdraw his no contest plea to one count of murder has been granted, or if he’ll be sentenced to 15 years to life on the charge. Ryan Houser, 39, […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 11:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence. 9:28 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject who was weak. 9:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on […]
POSTED: 05/22/25 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent news The public is invited to Van Wert American Legion Post 178’s annual Memorial Day ceremony, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. The Legion Riders will start the service by bringing in the colors. The speaker at the ceremony will be Post 178 Finance Officer Bill […]
POSTED: 05/21/25 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Howell Memorial Scholarship Program has announced Nate Gearhart of Van Wert and Makenna Siefker of Ottawa-Glandorf as the 2025 recipients of its two scholarships. The objective of the Howell Memorial Scholarship Program is to provide a one-time assistance to two students who have displayed excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular […]
POSTED: 05/21/25 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview senior Kreston Tow has committed to continuing his cross country and track and field career at the University of Saint Francis in Ft. Wayne. Tow is a three time individual and team state qualifier in cross country and currently has the ninth fastest time in school history, 16:33. In track and field, he earned All-Ohio honors […]
POSTED: 05/21/25 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Katie Sawmiller signs to wrestle at NAIA Indiana Tech (IN) next year. She’s the first female wrestler in Crestview High School history and hence the first Lady Knight to sign on to wrestle at the collegiate level. Photo submitted
POSTED: 05/21/25 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports