VW independent staff Ohio’s early in-person voting period began last Tuesday and figures supplied by Pam Henderson, Director of the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 151 registered voters cast ballots between October 7-10. In addition, 26 ballots were mailed out. Here are the remaining early in-person voting dates and hours: Ballots may be cast […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Repaving work is Van Wert is winding down. Workers with the Shelley Company spent some of Wednesday putting down new asphalt on Second St., between Walnut St. and N. Washington St. Work is expected to be complete by tomorrow. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
This single vehicle accident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at Shannon and Ervin Road sent the driver to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. A witness said it appeared the driver went unconscious and the vehicle went forward at a low speed and struck a utility pole. Van Wert EMS personnel removed the driver and transported the person to […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Say it isn’t so. Week No. 9 of the high school football season is over. After tomorrow night, 90 percent of the regular season will be over, just like that. However, many area teams have a lot to play for these next two Fridays, as league or conference titles have yet to […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independnt sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Name, image and likeness (NIL) could soon be coming to Ohio high school athletics. That’s because a lawsuit has been filed in Franklin County against the Ohio High School Athletic Association that may result in an emergency referendum vote of OHSAA member schools on a bylaw that would allow high […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 4:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, October 5 – a menacing incident was investigated in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St. Monday, October 6 – arrested Jason Tallman for domestic violence in the 800 block of N. Franklin St. Monday, October 6 – an officer took a telecommunications harassment report in the 500 block of E. […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 8:43 a.m. – Deputies took a complaint of telecommunications harassment at a location on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert. 10:16 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Robert Anthony Preston, 34, of Springfield, is being held at the Van […]
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — There are just two weeks left in the 2025 high school football regular season and after two straight road games, the Crestview Knights will return home Friday night to face Spencerville. It’s also this year’s homecoming game for the Knights and their fans. The 2025 Crestview homecoming court will […]
POSTED: 10/14/25 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff One thing is for certain – there won’t be a lack of Halloween-themed activities for children in Van Wert on Saturday, October 25. Several events are planned for the day in the city, including a popular downtown event and citywide trick-or-treating. Main Street Van Wert trick-or-treat Between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. […]
POSTED: 10/14/25 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Principals and counselors from Lincolnview, Crestview, Vantage, and Van Wert City Schools, as well as local college representatives, will host an informational meeting for parents/guardians interested in learning more about the College Credit Plus program. The meeting, scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, will consist of […]
POSTED: 10/14/25 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News