Sunday, October 12, 2025 4:29 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a subject having complications with pregnancy. 8:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 3:30 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert Live is thrilled to welcome Girl Named Tom back to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage at 7 p.m. this Sunday, October 19. The sibling trio, known for their stunning harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, last performed at the Niswonger in 2021 and now return with new music and an unforgettable live experience. […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Saturday, October 11, 2025 1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 1:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of domestic violence. 3:42 a.m. […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 10, 2025 3:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township for a report of domestic violence. Ashlee Kohlhorst, 31, of Jackson Township, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor. 5:55 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Crestview’s Kaci Gregory has been named NWC Player of the Year, while Tammy Gregory has been named NWC Coach of the Year in balloting by conference volleyball coaches. The Knights (15-7, 7-0 NWC) finished as conference champions for fifth straight season. Haley McCoy joined Gregory on the all-NWC first team, while teammates […]
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Traffic in downtown Van Wert was slowed by a two vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. It occurred shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Main St. and Washington St. The vehicle shown above took the worst of it and was towed from the scene, and one person was taken by EMS to OhioHealth Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – Northeast Ohio is approaching peak fall colors near Lake Erie, but fall color in the rest of the state is slowly progressing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. “Fall color is slowly popping through, especially on roadways and near water,” said ODNR Fall Color Forester David Parrott. […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed legislation to encourage students in grades 1-12 to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary. According to State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland), House Concurrent Resolution 22 does not impose a mandate […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OHIO CITY — The “In Case Of Death” series will continue at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, October 15, at St. Paul’s Church in Ohio City. This is an informative session on how to prepare your estate for those who will be dealing with it after your death. The previous two sessions […]
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has issued two more reprieves of execution: Franklin has been on death row since September of 1998 on charges of aggravated murder, aggravated arson, aggravated robbery, for killing his grandparents and an uncle with a baseball bat before setting fire to their Dayton home. This is […]
POSTED: 10/12/25 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News