Friday, June 27, 2025 1:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Terry Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing. 9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fisher […]
POSTED: 06/30/25 at 9:18 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 from June 23-27, 2025. Curtis J. Burley, Jessa K. Burley to Douglas J. Weigle, Tammie L. Weigle, a portion of Section 6 in Pleasant Township. Michael P. Pohlman Living Trust, Michael P. Pohlman Living Trust […]
POSTED: 06/30/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The long-awaited Eggerss Stadium elevator has finally arrived in Van Wert. The elevator, which had been on back order for many months, is designed to to take elderly and handicapped fans to the landing outside of the stadium’s press box. According to Superintendent Mark Bagley, it should be assembled and installed by mid-July. VWCS photo
POSTED: 06/30/25 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees approved allocations for 2025-26. Funding was awarded to 34 programs offered by 32 agencies locally that help to provide social services throughout the county. The process includes an extensive review of program results while also looking at the most pressing needs of the […]
POSTED: 06/30/25 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 22 – a theft was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. Sunday, June 22 – charged Matthew McMichael with tax evasion while in the 500 block of E. Main St. Sunday, June 22 – served Eugene Tracy with tax charges while in the 300 block of Burt […]
POSTED: 06/30/25 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Amateur radio – some call it ham radio – has been around for well over 100 years and even with advances in other types of technology, it’s still going strong today. Local amateur radio enthusiasts who are members of the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club gathered Saturday and Sunday for the annual […]
POSTED: 06/29/25 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The sounds of Marvin Gaye and Motown filled Fountain Park Friday evening. “Let’s Get It On: Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye & Motown,” was a celebration concert that featured the music of the late great Marvin Gaye and other Motown artists. The act features the Grammy Award winning songwriter and artist Jackie’s Boy. This […]
POSTED: 06/29/25 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS =– Earlier this month, Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Charles Norman announced that the state has saved Ohioans more than 10 million trips to the BMV due to technology upgrades that allow certain transactions to take place without an in-person […]
POSTED: 06/29/25 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert EMTs responded to an accident in the 400 block of N. Walnut St. at approximately 12:30 p.m. Saturday, after a car backing out of a driveway struck a passing pickup truck pulling a utility trailer. The EMTs were summoned to the scene for a possible head injury. […]
POSTED: 06/29/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Walter Eugene Goudy, a proud veteran, devoted husband, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Walter was born on July 14, 1931, in Lima, to George Dewey and Wilhelmina Grace Sophia (Walda) Goudy, who both preceded him in death. He was […]
POSTED: 06/29/25 at 7:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries