Van Wert Police Monday, February 16 – an animal complaint was reported in the 100 block of E. Raymond St. Monday, February 16 – arersted Lawrence Widman Jr. for disorderly conduct after an incident in the 100 block of E. Main St. Monday, February 16 – the Van Wert Police Department took a report for […]
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Monday, February 23, 2026 12:13 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who fell. 12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burris Road in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2014 Ram 1500 […]
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Jondel Brady Kashner, 29, of Convoy, passed away Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1996, in Van Wert, the daughter of Tamera Kim (Robinson) Menke, who survives. On September 5, 2020, she married Douglas Ray Kashner who also survives. Other family members include her stepfather, […]
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 3:40 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with high blood pressure. 5:44 p.m. – Deputies […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Answers to questions about the data center are expected to be answered sometime in March. At Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, At-Large Councilman Dewaine Johnson, who chairs the economic development committee, said nine pages of questions have been submitted to Council President Thad Eikenbary. The list of questions will […]
POSTED: 02/23/26 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area youths who best exemplify self-reliance. Presentations and informational materials have been provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, Crestview and Vantage Career Center. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for high school seniors who “do the best […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information Three young women have been announced as finalists for annual scholarships from the YWCA of Van Wert County. All three of these Van Wert County high school seniors display outstanding leadership and volunteerism that embodies the mission of the YWCA. Scholarships in the amount of $800, $500 and $300 will be […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study for the future of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society and the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The study was conducted in partnership with Cramer & Associates and evaluated the community’s readiness to support a major investment […]
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The Convoy Community Foundation has received an anonymous contribution of $10,000, further strengthening its commitment to supporting students in the Crestview community. The foundation, established in 1980, serves as a charitable resource for individuals, groups, and organizations within the Crestview School District. Through its endowment fund, the Convoy Community Foundation supports long-term community needs and […]
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Submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding Writers’ Group is hosting its third annual Writers’ Conference on Saturday, April 11, at the main branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. The writers’ group is once again partnering with the library to provide a day of encouragement and inspiration for aspiring and seasoned writers. “The library is […]
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