Van Wert Police Sunday, December 21 – arrested Storm McGinnis in the 400 block of Gordon Ave. for obstructing official business. Sunday, December 21 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 800 block of Leeson Ave. Sunday, December 21 – a criminal trespassing report was taken in the 600 block of N. Washington St. […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, December 28, 2025 11:43 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Gavin J. McMichael, 21, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. 3:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, December 27, 2025 12:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Church Road in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. 12:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 2:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 9:00 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 between December 22-23, 2025. Arnold John Mohler, Jeffery T. Mohler, Gregory A. Mohler, Lisa K. Kayser, Cynthia A. Kimmett, Kevin L. Mohler, Jill Mohler, Joyce Mohler, Cynthia Braun, Andrew Kimmett, Amber Mohler, Cynthia […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Jerry Dean Bolton, 85, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 27, 2025, following an extended illness. Jerry was born on November 6, 1940, in Van Wert, to Edwin and Eva Jean (Davis) Bolton. He was a 1958 graduate of York High School. On September 22, 1963, he married Janet […]
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Editor’s note: As the end of 2025 draws near, the Van Wert independent is publishing a recap of what it judges to be the Top 10 stories of the year. Articles featuring two stories each will be published daily, with the top two stories published on Wednesday, December 31. Today’s article features the No. 6 and […]
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Cougars played their final game of 2025 Saturday night. Xavier Kelly (2), Keaten Welch (5), Griffin McCracken (3), Cohen Bragg (24) and Zach Crummey (behind Welch) proved to be too much for the Big Green to handle, as the Cougars rolled to a 63-32 victory and improved to 7-2 on the season. […]
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — If you’re considering a career in law enforcement but would like to learn more about the job first, there’s a program that may help you make a decision. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again offering the unique opportunity to ride with an on-duty trooper. The Patrol’s ride-along […]
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Union Township Trustees will hold their 2026 reorganizational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 8, at the township building, 9977 Dixon Cavett Rd., Van Wert.
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Knights wrestling team traveled to Rockford and came back with five individual champions and the team title at the Parkway Holiday Invitational on Saturday. Lincolnview also competed at the 13-team invite. Results can be found in the weekend roundup below. Photo submitted
POSTED: 12/28/25 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports