During the final four days of the upcoming Van Wert County Fair, Friday through Monday, fairgoers will have the unique opportunity to witness a talented wood carver bring raw wood to life. Watch as incredible one-of-a-kind sculptures are created live on-site, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of wood carving in real time. At 5 p.m. […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Auditor Jami Bradford has announced that Chad Thornell has successfully completed a certified training program in Weights and Measures, earning a Certificate of Training from Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Weight & Measures. Thornell will assume the role of Weights and Measures Inspector for both Van Wert and Paulding counties. He’s replacing […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College has received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO-SSS (student support services). About TRIO-SSS/student support services Per the Department of Education, “The purpose of the Student Support Services Program (SSS) is to increase the number of disadvantaged low-income college students, first-generation college students, […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, ACME baseball, 2,000 wins, pre-season football picks and a motormouth at the World Series of Poker. Quinshon Judkins To many people, the weekend arrest of Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was a shock. After all, there had […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Van Wert boys basketball and Main Street Van Wert are teaming up to host an exciting 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 9, in downtown Van Wert. The tournament is open to boys and girls entering grades 3-8. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love the game, this is your chance to show off your skills, compete […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 6 – an animal complaint was taken in the 400 block of N. Tyler St. Sunday, July 6 – a theft was reported in the area of Franklin Park. Sunday, July 6 – arrested Jonathon Parsons on an outstanding warrant while in the 500 block of E. Main St. Sunday, […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, July 13, 2025 5:35 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burk School Road in Liberty Township for a medical alarm. 10:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a complaint of harassment. 12:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West […]
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Saturday, July 12, 2025 1:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an open door. 8:30 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 11, 2025 4:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of reckless driving. Deputies located the vehicle near Ohio 81. The driver, Drew Alan Ducheney, 29, of Ohio City, was found to have a warrant issued out of Lima Municipal Court for driving under […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:29 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 July 7-11, 2025. Cody A. Bigham, Shirley Bigham to Cody A. Bigham, Shirley Bigham, Van Wert inlots, lot 931. Edward P. Fritz to Allison Kramer, Delphos inlots, lot 727. Johna Yoh to City of […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers