Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Feasby Wisener Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident in distress. 12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 3:56 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from September 15-19, 2025. Constance Stephens, Connie Stephens, Gerald Stephens to Gerald Stephens, Constance Stephens – Delphos JMC Marbles subdivision, lot 1. Donald Lee Hudson, Nicole E. Hudson, Nicole Hudson, Donald Hudson to […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Friday, September 19, 2025 4:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 5:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Vision Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:17 a.m. – Dispatched […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information CEDARVILLE — Van Wert County native and Cedarville University alumnus Ryan Rager, a former track athlete and strength and conditioning coach, has officially been named to the U.S.A. World Cup Bobsled Team. Rager is now training at the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid, New York, as he prepares to represent Team USA in the World Cup and […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Central Insurance retiree community along with their guests came together at Pizza Hut in Van Wert for their monthly luncheon in August. The gathering was alive with cheerful banter, heartfelt exchanges, and the unmistakable warmth of rekindled friendships including a card game or more of Euchre (front row, left to right): Linda […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Saturday’s Main Street Van Wert Harvest Moon Festival was a big success. It drews hundreds of people to the downtown area and those attending enjoyed food, market vendors, kids games, live music and more. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
There was something for everybody at Saturday’s Main Street Van Wert Harvest Moon Festival. The six hour festival was a big hit and pleasant weather conditions helped make it a success. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal COLUMBUS — Nearly 10 percent of Ohio school districts need support to meet state standards, according to the new state report cards the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released last Monday. The department uses 1 to 5 star ratings in half increments based on six categories: achievement, progress, early literacy, gap closing, graduation […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
It was a trip back in time Saturday morning – back to the very early part of the 20th century. The Midwest Brass and Gas Club, which is based in southern Michigan, toured Van Wert and the area. About 15 cars from 1912 and earlier were in and out of town, with some stopping at […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff DELPHOS — A shooting that left two people dead in Delphos last Monday has officially been ruled a murder-suicide. According to a press release issued by the Delphos Police Department, autopsies conducted by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office confirmed what had taken place at a home in the 300 block of S. […]
POSTED: 09/21/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News