SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council was the final one for three of its members. At-Large Councilman Jeff Kallas, At-Large Councilwoman Judy Bowers and Fourth Ward Councilman Bill Marshall said their goodbyes during the meeting. Kallas, who chose not to seek re-election, is finishing his third term. He said he’s […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks once again this year adopted children from the Angel Tree Project to help make their Christmas a little brighter. Tags are placed on the lodge Angel Tree which contains the items needed for the kids. Lodge members take the tags from the tree, buy […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The American Red Cross Indiana Region needs blood transportation specialist volunteers to deliver blood products to hospitals in the Greater Fort Wayne area, including Van Wert County and the surrounding area. In 2026, you can give the gift of time and resolve to help people by providing a vital link between blood donors […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts is truly random – it’ll about area high school basketball by the numbers. Lincolnview has raced out to a 6-1 start, with the only loss coming to Ada, 64-63 in overtime. The Lancers also pulled what many consider to be the stunner so far in the […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Delphos Jefferson 46 Van Wert 33 DELPHOS — Jazz Florence led all scorers with 19 points but Van Wert came up short against Delphos Jefferson, losing 46-33 on Monday night. Brylee Geary scored seven all seven of her points in the first quarter and the Wildcats led 16-7 at the end of […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, December 14 – an assist was given in the 500 block of Elliot St. for a missing person. Sunday, December 14 – arrested Corbin Cornelius for domestic violence in the 100 block of N. Harrison St. Sunday, December 14 – a theft report was taken in the 300 block of Towne […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 1:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police On 12-14-2025 officers were dispatched to an establishment in the 100 block of E. 2nd St, after a male there reported that he was assaulted. On 12-14-2025 officers were sent to the 700 block of E. 3rd St, for a Domestic Disturbance. A female at the residence stated that her husband threatened to cause damage to […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, December 21, 2025 1:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department 5:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a stolen vehicle. 7:52 […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor An emergency call of a possible overdose led to the discovery of drugs, weapons, cash, and precious metals at a home in Van Wert. On Sunday, the Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert EMS were dispatched the possible overdose situation in the 700 block of N. Washington St. Police and paramedics […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 10:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Saturday, December 20, 2025 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 9:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Mohr Cemetery in Hoaglin Township. 9:32 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 12/22/25 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement