Saturday, August 9, 2025 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of three loose dogs. 9:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Slack Road in Ridge Township for a report of dumped trash. 11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 8, 2025 1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 7:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of McClerry Road in Ridge Township for a report of a male subject sitting in the ditch. It was found that the Van […]
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A celebration of life for Kimala A. Strickler, who passed away July 28, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, August 24, at the Middle Point Community Building, with a brief memorial service at 1 p.m. and a meal to follow. A full obituary can be found here.
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 12:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard Laurence Ward, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend left us peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 3, 1942, in Convoy, Richard spent his life in Van Wert, where he became known not just for his skilled trade as a journeyman tool & die maker, but also […]
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The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from August 4 to August 8, 2025. Estate of Randall James Gorman to Shawn M. Gorman, a portion of Section 10 in Ridge Township. Timothy E. Reier, Nancy L. Reier to Timothy E. […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information With the 2025 Van Wert County Fair quickly approaching, the Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announced this year’s candidates for King, Queen, Species, and Project Prince or Princess. The newly crowned royalty will reign over the 169th Van Wert County Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 through Monday, September 1, with […]
POSTED: 08/10/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff It won’t be long before students return to class to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a list of local school start dates, which range from August 13-27. Crestview Local Schools: Wednesday, August 20 Delphos City Schools: Wednesday, August 20 Delphos St. John’s: Wednesday, August 20 Lincolnview Local Schools: Wednesday, August […]
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Boy Band Review brought down the curtain on the 2025 Feel Good Fridays summer concert series. The group brought back memories of boy bands going back to the 80s and 90s. It was the final installment of the series, which featured 10 free concerts at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff/submitted information WREN – Past members of the Wren Fire Department will serve as the collective Grand Marshal of this year’s Wren Homecoming Parade. The announcement was made by the Wren Parade Committee on Sunday. “These members along with their families have sacrificed and volunteered numerous hours over many years,” a press release […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio legal marijuana sales topped $702.5 million in the first year, according to a report by the Ohio Capital Journal. However, that number may not be as “high” as originally projected. Last week marked one year since Ohio began selling recreational marijuana and sales totaled $702,587,948 with 109,706 pounds sold as of last […]
POSTED: 08/10/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News