VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off across the state, the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) is ramping up its presence at bars and liquor permit premises while the state prepares for one of its busiest drinking holidays. Through March 18, OIU agents will be active statewide, conducting compliance checks […]
POSTED: 03/13/26 at 6:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The National Weather Service has issued a rare Blowing Dust Advisory for Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance Putnam and Allen counties until 8 p.m. tonight (Friday). Visibilty is between one-quarter mile and a mile in blowing dust areas, which, along with wind gusts around 60 miles per hour, has led to difficult travel […]
POSTED: 03/13/26 at 1:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The stage is set for Saturday’s 6 p.m. Division VI regional championship game at Bowling Green State University, as the Lincolnview Lancers will continue their dream season against Colonel Crawford, a well established basketball power from north central Ohio. The winner will move on to next Friday’s state semifinals at Wright State […]
POSTED: 03/13/26 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:22 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 11:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of two loose dogs. 2:23 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS […]
POSTED: 03/13/26 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine has designated March 15-21 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and is encouraging all Ohioans to be prepared for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, and floods. “Severe Weather Awareness Week reminds us to be prepared and ready for weather events that can often happen without […]
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Three local fire departments have awarded state grant funds to purchase necessary gear. Convoy Fire & EMS has been awarded $14,884 and Scott Volunteer Fire Department is getting $14,750 from the Equipment Grant Program. In addition, Delphos Fire & Rescue has been awarded $14,920. The funds will be used to purchase critical […]
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview forward Gavin Evans goes to the basket for two points during Thursday’s Division VI regional semifinal game against Crestview at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center. The Lancers won the game 53-46 and advanced to Saturday’s regional championship game against Col. Crawford. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Photo […]
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Lincolnview Elementary School is one of 109 Ohio schools that have earned the Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Award for 2026. The Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Awards recognize schools that stand out for their commitment to the Science of Reading and their work using this method to improve student engagement and […]
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information U.S. 30 between Elm Sugar Road and U.S. 127 in Van Wert County will have two nights of overnight rolling roadblocks, Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, from 10 p.m. – 5 a.m., for utility work across the highway. Expect delays up to 15 minutes.
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports BOWLING GREEN — In the end, the long ball was the difference during Thursday night’s Division VI regional semifinal game between Van Wert County rivals Lincolnview and Crestview at Bowling Green State University. Lincolnview connected on 9-of-23 three point attempts during the game, including five by junior guard Max Hammons, while Crestview […]
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports