Monday, July 21, 2025 4:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious person. 4:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 0748 hrs. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 07/22/25 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Plans to improve safety along three heavily traveled highway corridors in Van Wert County were the focus of a public meeting held Monday evening. During the open house-style meeting held at Vantage Career Center, officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 Office answered questions and listened to feedback from a […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – Allen County Treasurer Krista Bohn has been named as a member of Governor Mike DeWine’s newly-formed Property Tax Reform Working Group. The working group, informally announced during the Governor’s signing of House Bill 96 and associated line-item vetoes, is tasked with thoroughly examining issues related to how to provide […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Monday night’s meeting of the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education was the final one for Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf. That’s because after 39 years with the district Mollenkopf is retiring, effective July 31. The 1976 Crestview High School graduate wore many hats and spent time as a teacher, athletic administrator, […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — Area Agency on Aging 3’s DISH Dining Club initiative has received a USAging 2025 Aging Innovations Award, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The DISH Dining Club, which is Dining to Improve Socialization and Health in older adults through the congregate meal program, was […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around flag football and 8-man football, high school NIL, a possible WNBA strike, and the saga involving the Cincinnati Bengals and Shemar Stewart. OHSAA football Last week, the OHSAA announced it will sanction a state championship game in girls flag football, starting next spring. 80 […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information WILLSHIRE — A reminder that the Willshire Sportsman’s Club’s annual Flea Market and Trade Days will be held from dawn to dusk July 24-26. The Willshire Sportsman’s Club is located at 3385 Ohio 81, two miles east of Willshire. Admission and parking are free. There will be all types of flea […]
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Van Wert Police Sunday, July 13 – a theft report was taken in the 500 block of N. Market St. Monday, July 14 – a theft was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St. Tuesday, July 15 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. Tuesday, July 15 […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, July 20, 2025 1:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. 4:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kings Church Road in Harrison Township for a report of domestic violence. Dalton Robert Slocum, 21, of Harrison Townshi was arrested and […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, July 19, 2025 12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of suspicious activity. 3:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of domestic violence. Colin Emanuel Ganger, 25, of […]
POSTED: 07/21/25 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement