Dense fog blanketed downtown Van Wert and the entire area Monday morning. Visibility in some spots was a quarter mile or less. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. then extended it until noon. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog. 10:59 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a commercial fire alarm at a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township. 12:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 10:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, February 13, 2026 12:24 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Liberty Township for a subject not feeling well. 7:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2007 Chevy Malibu driven […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 10:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society has rescheduled its kennel improvement project due to delayed materials. The shelter will now be closed to walk-in visitors from Sunday, February 22 through Thursday, February 26 while construction upgrades are completed. During this time, the Humane Society will operate by appointment only to ensure the safety of animals, […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Last week’s Rivals United Week – an annual fundraiser involving cross county rivals Lincolnview and Crestview – was once again a big success. The 10th annual campaign raised $35,214 for the United Way of Van Wert County. Rivals United began as a fun, friendly competition between the Crestview and Lincolnview student […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans for Cannabis Choice have started to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. But they are up against a March 19 deadline. They need more than 248,000 signatures to get […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The deadline is fast approaching purchase a banner for Convoy’s military tribute banner program. Each full color banner features an attractive 24×48 inch patriotic design, the honoree’s photo and basic military information displayed and the family or business name printed on the banner. Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day on Main […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert and Lincolnview are No. 1 seeds in their respective boys basketball sectional/districts, while the Crestview Knights are the No. 2 seed at their district. Pairings were set Sunday afternoon and games will begin February 26 or 27 for most area teams. Division IV As expected, Van Wert (15-6) earned the […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Boys basketball Spencerville 50 Van Wert 49 Van Wert led 35-26 in the third quarter but Spencerville was able to rally for a 50-49 win over the Cougars on Saturday. It was Van Wert’s third consecutive loss and for the second straight night, the difference was the foul line, as Spencerville connected […]
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert senior Kaiven Welch (0) prepares to pass the ball during Saturday’s basketball game against Spencerville while younger brother Keaten Welch (5), a junior, drives to the basket against the Bearcats. The game was a close one, but Spencerville was able to hold on for a 50-49 win. Bob Barnes/Van Wert indepenent
POSTED: 02/15/26 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports