SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around the NBA championship series and next season, MLB divisional races, an unpopular opinion and a stinging loss by the Fort Wayne TinCaps. NBA They didn’t win the NBA championship but kudos to the Indiana Pacers for putting together such a memorable playoff run. Most […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Despite a plea for community control sanctions, a Van Wert woman who admitted to her role in the drug overdose death of her father was sentenced to prison on Monday. April Diltz, 46, was sentenced by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield to 30 months behind bars on […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 4:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, June 15 – several people were charged with underage consumption and an OVI arrest was made in the 1000 block of S. Washington St. Sunday, June 15 – a welfare check was conducted on an intoxicated male by Fountain Inn. Sunday, June 15 – tax violations were served in the 500 […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 12:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, June 22, 2025 2:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shaffer Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of suspicious activity. 6:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to investigate an open 911 call. 7:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 8:32 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 16-20, 2025. The Landing Place LLC, Krista L. Etzler, Landing Place LLC to Joann Ruan, Van Wert subdivisions, lot 231. James V. Worthington Jr. to Nathan C. Carnahan, Angela M. Carnahan, Van Wert […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject driving in the wrong direction. 12:38 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a medical alarm. 2:00 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, June 20, 2025 12:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. 3:32 a.m. – Dispatched Mendon Fire to a report of a structure fire on Goodwin Road in York Township. Middle Point Fire, Ohio City Fire, Spencerville Fire, and CERT responded to […]
POSTED: 06/23/25 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information This weekend, June 28-29, will see the members of the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club once again take part in the yearly emergency preparedness exercise known as Field Day. The national contest, sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, puts ham radio operators and their equipment to the test by setting […]
POSTED: 06/22/25 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A reminder that Van Wert city crews are starting storm brush pickup today. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said due to the extensive damage caused by last week’s storm, it will take more than a week to collect all brush, so crews will make two passes around the city. Brush should be placed by the curb […]
POSTED: 06/22/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The third and final reading of two ordinances dealing with council pay raises is on tonight’s Van Wert City Council agenda. If approved as expected, council salaries will be tied directly to the median income of households within the city limits, as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Raises would take effect […]
POSTED: 06/22/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News