VW independent staff For home fireworks displays, was this past weekend, July 5-6, considered the final permissible period or is it this weekend, July 12-13? Ohio law states home fireworks displays are allowed from 4-11 p.m. July 3, 4 and 5 and the weekend immediately after July 4. According to Ohio Fire Marshal Public Information […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge No 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a $500 donation to the Ohio City Food Bank. Pictured from left to right are Randy Schreiber from the golf committee and Ohio City Food Bank representatives Deb Bigham and Diane Denman. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: this feature has been updated to include the New York Yankees and their last World Series appearance, which was last year. SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the Cleveland Guardians, the Cincinnati Reds, home field advantage, and the start of college football, sort of. Cleveland Guardians It’s been […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The annual LifeWise 5K for Allen County is back again with more to offer than ever before. This family friendly event is a major fundraiser for eight area LifeWise Academies – Elida, Spencerville, Allen East, Bath, Columbus Grove, Shawnee and Delphos and Perry. This year’s event features a 5K race for all ages and a […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Evelyn Joan Stetler, 91, of Rockford, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, at The Gardens of Celina, surrounded by her family. She was born June 5, 1934, in Celina, and was the daughter of Lawrence and Mabel (Now) Koontz, who both preceded her in death. On September 8, 1964, she married Dicky Dean […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday, July 6, 2025 12:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township, checking the area for a vehicle with a driver who may have been in distress. 4:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 9:13 […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, July 5, 2025 6:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of two loose dogs. 7:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ainsworth Road in Willshire Township for a report of three vehicles that had been damaged by fire. One of the vehicles […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 4, 2025 3:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 11:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of an abandoned vehicle. 4:37 p.m. […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Activity across the Ohio housing marketplace slowed slightly in May, as sales decreased 1.3 percent from the level reached during the month a year ago, according to Ohio REALTORS. Home sales in May, 2025 reached 12,557, a 1.3 percent decrease from the 12,721 home sales recorded during the month a year […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place from June 30-July 4, 2025. Seir Rental LLC to Otter West LLC, Van Wert inlots, lot 3493. Crius Property Group LLC to William J. Ladd, Van Wert inlots, lot 597. Robert J. Breese, Linda K. […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers