VW independent staff Van Wert County received some much needed rainfall over the weekend. Rain was heavier in some areas than others. Per Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy, here are the official weekend rainfall totals for Van Wert County.
POSTED: 07/28/25 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Saturday, July 26, 2025 2:21 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a subject with chest pain. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a report of a stray dog. 9:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 07/28/25 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 25, 2025 12:30 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who fell. 6:54 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a probation violation. Nathan William Romine, 46, of Decatur, Indiana, was transported to the Van […]
POSTED: 07/28/25 at 8:31 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 21-25, 2025. James B. Haggerty, Lisa A. Haggerty to Shawnda L. Urban, Kyle Urban, Van Wert inlots, lot 2860. Louise Elaine Watson to Michael J. Baldea, Marsha C. Baldea, Van Wert inlots, lot […]
POSTED: 07/28/25 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The presentation of the colors is one of several traditions at Wetzelland. This year’s edition took place Thursday-Sunday near Grover Hill. Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy live music, food, games, a bike show, a tattoo contest, friendships and of course, motorcycles. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/28/25 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING — At least for now, a Grover Hill man charged with stabbing and killing another man in late May is permitted to enter a different plea. According to documents filed in Paulding County Common Pleas Court, Corbin Delgado, 20, is now able to enter a plea of not guilty by reason […]
POSTED: 07/27/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to beware of a scam involving text messages. According to the alert, the Sheriff’s Office has received reports of bogus texts claiming to be from CVS, stating that your credit card has been or will be charged. Contact was made with CVS confirming […]
POSTED: 07/27/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wetzelland 2025 is in the books. The annual four-day event near Grover Hill was well attended despite the heat and humidity. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/27/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Due to the uncertain weather forecast, the location for Sunday’s Operation Back to School has been moved from Fountain Park to Van Wert High School on Ohio 118 South. The time of the event is unchanged, 3-5 p.m. The doors will not open before 3 p.m. Families should park near the back of the high school […]
POSTED: 07/26/25 at 7:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A push for much needed space at the Van Wert County Historical Society campus officially began Friday evening with a Kickoff Gala at the main branch of the Brumback Library. VWCHS Trustee Mark Hurless is spearhearding the project and a $1.5 million fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art 4,900 square foot building […]
POSTED: 07/25/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News