SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations, rematches in the football playoffs, College Football Playoff rankings, and a career reflection. Congratulations Congratulations to the Crestview boys’ cross country team – Division IV state champions. Entering the season, the consensus seemed to be this team would be something special and those thoughts […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Alexander Eby, an eighth grader at Van Wert Middle School recently bowled a perfect 300 game during the Youth City Tournament at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. Photo submitted
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor High level state officials, including Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones gathered in Van Wert Monday afternoon for a dedication ceremony honoring a former commander of the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. On October 28, 1970, Van Wert Patrol Post Commander […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 4:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, October 26 – a report of criminal trespassing was made in the 9000 block of John Brown Rd. Sunday, October 26 – a possible theft was reported to the Van Wert Police Department. Monday, October 27 – an officer took a report in reference to a trespassing incident in the 600 […]
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Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:54 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of smoke in the residence. 4:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. […]
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 4:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity. 4:38 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject with chest pain. 7:59 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 9:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Families can get ready to sing, dance, and learn together when Blippi: Join The Band Tour comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 23. The doors will open at 1 p.m., giving families plenty of time to find their seats and settle in for an afternoon of […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Friday, October 31, 2025 5:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 7:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 8:47 […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 9:14 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 October 27-31, 2025. Darlene Ann Kemper, Donald L. Kemper to Donald Kemper Irrevocable Trust, Donald Kemper Irrevocable Trust TR, Darlene Kemper Irrevocable Trust, Darlene Kemper Irrevocable Trust TR, Lynn Miller TR, Dena […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information On Sunday, November 2, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Willshire Fire Department for a house fire on Green St. CERT is working to raise support for the resident. It has been determined that clothing and monetary donations are needed. Adult male: Pants 38/32, Shirts 2XL, Footwear 11, Coats […]
POSTED: 11/03/25 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News