SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a decision by the OHSAA, a poll of coaches, listening to input, the mighty MAC and state baseball fun facts. Change I have to admit – I’m a little surprised that the OHSAA made the switch by reducing the number of playoff football qualifiers […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson This fall, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will resonate with a powerful blend of classical brilliance and youthful energy as The 5 Browns take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 26. Known as “the Fab Five of Classical Music,” this sibling quintet has redefined what it means to be piano prodigies […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of suspicious activity. 3:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a noise disturbance. 3:17 a.m. […]
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 9:01 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 12:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, June 13, 2025 8:09 a.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire for mutual aid with Adams County, Indiana, for a structure fire on Indiana 101. 8:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Jeep Compass driven by Sarah Rayle of […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 12:17 pm. 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 from June 9-13, 2025. Charles J. Hempfling, Susan K. Hempfling to Charles J. Hempfling Living Trust, Charles J. Hempfling Living Trust TR, Susan K. Hempfling Living Trust, Susan K. Hempfling Living Trust TR, a portion […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 8 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of S. Franklin St. Sunday, June 8 – a miscellaneous report was taken in the 300 block of W. Main St. Monday, June 9 – a distraught female was reported in the 1000 block of Lincoln Highway. Monday, June […]
POSTED: 06/16/25 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor For a lot of people, the Fourth of July holiday means family gatherings, cookouts, fireworks and in some years, a short work week and long weekend. This year, the July 4 holiday in Van Wert will be missing one thing – an Independence Day parade along Main St. through downtown. In previous […]
POSTED: 06/15/25 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert joined many other municipalities nationwide by holding a “No Kings Protest” on Saturday. It began at Fountain Park at 1 p.m. and within minutes had moved to the 200 block of S. Washington St., both sides. There were 175 protesters and it was peaceful with some chanting. The Van Wert Police Department stopped […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently certified the official results of the May 6, 2025, Primary and Special Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and formally affirming the winners. “Election officials throughout Ohio stepped up once again to deliver a […]
POSTED: 06/15/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News