Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch. 5:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to assist Scott EMS in Paulding County for a subject with stroke symptoms. 6:18 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to […]
POSTED: 01/30/26 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Herbert L. Dawson passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on June 21, 1945, in Convoy, at their family home to Donald Ervin Dawson, Sr. and Carrie Marie (Stittsworth) Dawson, who both preceded him in death. Herb is survived by his wife of 60 years, […]
POSTED: 01/30/26 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1978 has donated $5,000 supporting the Eggerss Stadium renovation project. Through the legacy program, the class chose to be a yard line sponsor. “Yard lines are an opportunity for groups, individuals, or businesses to have their name permanently displayed on a newly redesigned ten-foot […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Crestview added three new members to its Educator Hall of Fame by honoring its 12th class of inductees during a ceremony at the boys’ basketball game on Friday, January 23. The ceremony was underwritten by the Convoy Community Foundation. which is continuously striving to enhance the quality of lives in our communities. The […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information DEFIANCE — Republican State Senate candidate Craig Riedel has officially filed his petitions to run for senator in Ohio State Senate District 1. Riedel is running for the seat currently held by term-limited Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon). In a statement announcing the filing, Riedel said he is well positioned […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW indepenent staff/submitted information AAA emergency roadside service has been very busy since last weekend’s powerful winter storm swept across the state, grinding travel to a halt and stranding motorists. It was followed by frigid conditions, including highs in the single digits and sub-zero lows and wind chills. “Our roadside calls helped us track the […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Two criminal hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Wednesday morning, with Judge Martin D. Burchfield presiding over both hearings. Nicholas Fitzsimmons, 24, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a fourth degree felony, and […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to the 800 block of Kear Rd. shortly after 12:30 p.m. after smoke was noticed coming from under a mobile home. Firefighters removed part of the mobile home skirting and put out smoldering insulation. It’s believed an electrical malfunction was the cause. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
It’s a magical milestone and Lincolnview’s Keira Breese hit it Thursday night. Breese scored her 1,000th career point on a fourth quarter trey at home against Allen East. Breese finished the night with 10 points, but the Lancers fell to the Mustangs 37-26. Lincolnview (7-11, 1-3 NWC) will travel to Fort Jennings on Monday. Wyatt […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information In Western Buckeye League wrestling action at Van Wert High School on Thursday, St. Marys Memorial came away with a 44-33 win over the Cougars. Van Wert was led by Owen Bates (No. 6 in the state) who won by a 16-2 technical fall over Cayden McCullough (No. 17). Individual Results […]
POSTED: 01/29/26 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports