Saturday, February 28, 2026 3:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 10:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving. 10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between February 23-27, 2026. Nicholas P. Channell, Madison S. Channell to Evan E. Scarlett, Brianna N. Wallace – a portion of Section 19 in York Township. Edward Leopold, Marie R. Leopold to Edward […]
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Friday, February 27, 2026 3:27 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with cardiac issues. 7:16 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject who fell. 11:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation (VWAEDC) is now offering in-person sales of Regional Transit Authority (RTA) public transportation tickets, providing residents with a convenient local option to purchase bus fare using cash. The service supports the launch of public transportation in Van Wert County earlier this year, and provides […]
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: this year the Brumback Library is celebrating 125 years of service to the community. Each month, library officials will tell the story of The Brumback Library, chapter by chapter. This month’s installment looks back at the history of the library’s branches around Van Wert County. The story is told by Brumback Library Patron […]
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff This weekend is when we “Spring Forward” one hour to Daylight Saving Time. The time change will officially occur at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8.
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert City Schools will hold kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, March 23, through Thursday, April 2, at the Van Wert Early Childhood Center, 1120 Buckeye Drive. To enroll in kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before August 19, 2026, the […]
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio will host the Ohio Future Farmers of America Association’s State Finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest on Friday, March 6. The top 15 high school teams from Ohio will compete for more than $75,000 in scholarships in the 400 Building on UNOH’s campus in Lima. […]
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
It’s a very exclusive club, one that Van Wert’s Breese Bollenbacher joined on Saturday – the 100 win club. Wrestling in the 285 pound weight class, he reached the milestone with a a 15-1 major decision over Adrian Timmerman of Elida at the Division II sectional tournament at Defiance. He also qualified for this week’s […]
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports 11 local wrestlers, including one sectional champion, have qualified for district wrestling in their respective weight classes. Results are listed below. Division II DEFIANCE — Owen Bates, Devon Burker, Briggs Wallace and Breese Bollenbacher will represent Van Wert at the Division II district tournament this weekend. At Saturday’s sectional tournament at Defiance […]
POSTED: 03/01/26 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports