Wednesday, December 31, 2025 7:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch. 9:28 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to an area of East 550 North in Adams County, Indiana, for a report of a structure fire. 9:59 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 01/02/26 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information During the second weekend of December, the YMCA of Van Wert County welcomed families for Santa’s Workshop, a holiday tradition created with one meaningful purpose: giving parents and guardians the gift of time during one of the busiest seasons of the year. As holiday schedules quickly filled, Santa’s Workshop provided families […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The top post at Van Wert County Probate/Juvenile Court is now vacant and when it will be filled remains to be seen. Judge Kevin Taylor officially retired on December 31. He had served in that roled since 2012 and prior to that, he had served as an assistant prosecutor for more than […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff LIMA — A $200,000 grant from the state’s Opioid Remediation Grant Program will benefit an area Community Based Correctional Facility. The WORTH Center in Lima can use the grant to hire a full-time addiction-services coordinator or contract with a company that provides such services to treat opioid and other addictions, helping inmates […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff POWHATAN POINT — Imagine having $50,000 in your wallet and not realizing it for weeks. It actually happened to a man from Belmont County, which borders the West Virginia line. A man identified by the Ohio Lottery Commission only as John from Powhatan Point bought a Powerball ticket on September 23, 2025, […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The VW independent welcomes the opinions of readers in the form of letters to the editor, provided the submissions are in good taste and refrain from attacking individuals. The VW independent has the right to decide whether or not any reader submission will be published. Letters may be subject to editing and may not be […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Dear Citizens of the Van Wert community, As a result of my retirement as Judge of the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court on December31, 2025, I want to thank the residents of Van Wert County for your kind support and friendship overthese past years. I have had the honor and privilege of serving […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports For Buckeye fans, it was a frustrating New Year’s Eve. Ohio State was a notable favorite but the Buckeyes were in serious trouble in the first half. Flaws and/or cracks that had been there most of the season were quickly exposed by Miami, which allowed the Hurricanes to build up a two […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports CELINA — Celina was able to sweep Lincolnview in varsity bowling action at Plaza Lanes on Tuesday. The Bulldogs won the boys’ match 2760-2621. However, Lincolnview had the high individual score as Pacey Early logged a 243-218-461 series. He was followed by Zach Newell (189-180-369), Owen Dannenfelser (171-153-324), Grayden Clay (137-177-314) and […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports