Submitted information Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the awarding of a $4,000 Most Valuable Student scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Keaton Foster. The Most Valuable Student scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are available to any graduating senior who will be attending […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has issued a record sixth statewide election security directive, providing 88 county boards of elections with updated protocols for preparing and protecting Ohio’s voting infrastructure. “Threats change daily, and we’re constantly adapting our protocols to stay ahead of the bad guys,” LaRose said. […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This installment of Random Thoughts centers around OHSAA state softball, poll champions, a long tournament, a controversy that died down pretty quickly, the College Football Playoff, noon games, a waiting game and the Pacers. State softball This is the first year of the newly expanded state softball tournament, as the OHSAA has […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information PAYNE — MetaLINK Technologies has announced the commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art fiber optic internet network in Payne. Ohio. The project is set to bring high-speed internet access and advanced connectivity to the residents and businesses in the village. Project Overview: MetaLINK’s new fiber optic internet network will deliver […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Sunday June 1, 2025 2:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 3:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a report of two runaway juveniles. The juveniles were […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday May 31, 2025 1:00 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with an injured ankle. 6:08 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Reidenbach Road in Ridge Township for a subject for a subject with an injury from a previous […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday May 30, 2025 1:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of suspicious activity. 5:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Colwell Road in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 driven […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 9:33 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 May 27-30, 2025. James A. Arn Living Trust, James A. Arn Living Trust TR Diane M. Arn Living Trust, Diane M. Arn Living Trust TR to Jacob A. Schabbing, a portion of Section 2 […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 25 – the police and fire departments responded to the 200 block of N. Jefferson St. Sunday, May 25 – arrested Paitten Brown on an outstanding warrant in the 700 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, May 25 – a missing person report was taken in the 500 block of […]
POSTED: 06/02/25 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It is the Golden Jubilee – the 50th annual Peony Festival – and it’s happening this Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, in downtown Van Wert. Things will get underway with a craft and vendor fair at Fountain Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and Food Truck Alley, featuring 13 food […]
POSTED: 06/01/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News