VW independent staff/submitted information The Harvest Moon Festival is returning to downtown Van Wert, right in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse, for another unforgettable year of fall fun. The seventh annual celebration will take place on Saturday, September 20, filling Main Street with live music, incredible food, unique market vendors, family activities, and the warm […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period, which began Friday, August 29 at midnight and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m. Two fatalities occurred in Auglaize County, two in Allen County and one in […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Due to the drastic decline in monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) populations, the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts are again seeking public involvement to collect common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) seed ponds from established plants September 1 through October 31. This is an annual event. The seeds will […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It hasn’t necessarily been pretty, but Van Wert enters the first home game of the 2025 season 2-0 (1-0 WBL). The Cougars struggled offensively for the better part of the first half but picked up the pace in a 42-7 win over Bryan in Week No. 1, then shook off miscues against […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — With all due respect to other opponents on the schedule, Crestview lined up against one like no other last Friday night. Now, it’s time to move on to the third and final non-conference game. The Knights (1-1) fell to Marion Local 63-0 in what’s believed to be the first game […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Tennis Defiance 4 Van Wert 1 Van Wert’s Lauren Gearhart defeated Addie Becher 6-1, 6-3 in a first singles match, but the Cougars fell to Defiance 4-1 on Tuesday. At second singles, Defiance’s Lily Delaney beat Madilynn Thompson 6-4, 6-3 and at third singles, Camy Ulaszewski topped Bristol Wollett 6-4, 6-2. The […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — Four exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact in one of four different areas are slated for induction into the St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Hall of Fame next month. Each year, Delphos St. John’s recognizes alumni and community members who embody the values of excellence, faith, […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 3:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 24 – arrested Heather R. Ratliff for open container while in the 300 block of W. Main St. Sunday, August 24 – a parking ticket was issued in the 600 block of N. Walnut St. Sunday, August 24 – an arrest was made for underage consumption. Monday, August 25 – […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, September 1, 2025 1:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 2:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a vehicle in the wrong lanes of travel. […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 1:14 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a subject having a seizure. 3:43 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy […]
POSTED: 09/02/25 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement