Van Wert Police Sunday, November 16 – the police department received a report of a suspicious person on Bell Ave. Monday, November 17 – arrested Samantha J. Lacy, 33, following a traffic stop in the 1300 block of W. Main St. She was charged with operating a vehicle without a valid license and possession of […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police On 11-16-2025 officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W. Clime St, for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with a male and a female at the residence. Officers found that the two had a verbal disagreement and no physical violence occurred in Delphos. On 11-16-2025 officers were sent to the […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, November 23, 2025 7:16 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a subject who was disoriented. 9:19 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a subject with an injured ankle. 10:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The holiday season sparkles a little brighter this weekend as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone make their highly anticipated return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29. Presented by Eileen Manken, the beloved British pop icon brings his festive tour, An Olde English Christmas, to Van Wert for a […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 12:47 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township. 1:52 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 12:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, November 21, 2025 7:15 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for an odor of smoke. 7:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township to remove a deceased deer from the roadway. 9:42 a.m. – Deputies, along […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 12:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association have voted in favor of an emergency bylaw referendum on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), making Ohio the 45th state to allow NIL at the high school level. The voting period ended Friday afternoon, November 21, and a sizable number of schools […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 10:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from November 17-21, 2025. Keith L. Allen, Lori A. Allen to Nicholas A. Kraner, Rylie M. Rayer-Wilson – Van Wert inlots, lot 1269. Jack B. Henkaline 1999 Revocable Trust, Jack B. Henkaline Revocable […]
POSTED: 11/24/25 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The annual tradition known as Christmas at Fountain Park will help light up downtown Van Wert this Wednesday night and throughout the holiday season. The popular event, hosted by the Van Wert Service Club, the Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert and the Van Wert Parks Department, will officially […]
POSTED: 11/23/25 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of Thanksgiving staples that make up a classic holiday feast for 10, which is $55.18, or […]
POSTED: 11/23/25 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News