Friday, January 30, 2026 4:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bonnewitz Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 5:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert. 6:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Editor’s note: Last month, Dave Brumback, great-great-grandson of J.S. Brumback, shared the story of his family and his ancestor’s dream of a library that belonged to the entire county. But a dream alone does not build a public institution (see story here). This month’s article looks at what happened next: the laws, levies, negotiations, and […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Significant changes are now in effect for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously referred to as food stamps. Healthy adults age 18-64 are now required to work, volunteer or train for at least 80 hours per month to receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period. Veterans, those who […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor One of three Republican candidates who filed petitions to run for Van Wert County Juvenile/Probate Court Judge has withdrawn from the race and will not seek the nod in the May 5 primary election, while another current elected official has filed petitions to run for the same seat. Online records from the […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Shortly after 12 p.m. Saturday the Van Wert Fire Department responded to a call of smoke coming from the attic area of the house on Burt St. Firefighters removed smoldering insulation that appeared to possibly have been caused by an electrical issue. No one was injured and the home had been evacuated before the department arrived. […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A reminder the Middle Point Lions Club is sponsoring a sandwich supper before the Lincolnview boys basketball game against Delphos Jefferson this Friday, February 6. Sandwiches will be served in the Lincolnview cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. that day and the menu will include BBQ pork sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce recently held the first session of the 2026 Van Wert Chamber Youth Academy at Central Insurance. The program will be presented through April 2026 with each session taking place at a different Chamber business member location within Van Wert County. “We had a great time […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Delphos St. John’s 89 Lincolnview 58 DELPHOS — Division VI No. 4 Lincolnview trailed Delphos St. John’s 18-17 after one quarter but the Blue Jays (No. 1, Division VII) flexed their muscles and quickly pulled away from the Lancers, 89-58 at a sold-out Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium on Saturday. Gavin Evans supplied […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Bowling Lincolnview 2596 Temple Christian 2053 LIMA — Owen Dannenfelser had a 177-234-411 series to lead Lincolnview by Temple Christian on Saturday. Pacey Early finished with a 204-187-391 series for the Lancers, followed by Grayden Clay (181-190-371), Chandler Murphy (169), Logan Block (150), Aaron Garay (136) and Carson Cowdrick (131). Swimming Cougars […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live and pregame coverage will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Games are subject to change. WKSD Monday, February 2 – Versailles at Crestview (girls) Tuesday, February 3 – Paulding at Ottoville […]
POSTED: 02/01/26 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports