VW independent staff/submitted information DELPHOS — The community is invited to come together for a meaningful evening of support, remembrance, and impact at the upcoming ARC fundraising event, taking place on Saturday, May 2, at the Delphos Eagles. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The ARC Fundraising Event was created by the wife and children of Van […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Several headstones were struck when a driver lost control of his car and went off of Ohio 116 in Venedocia Friday night. The driver was not injured but the damage at the cemetery was evident. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio, but get ready for an increase, perhaps a notable increase. In fact, it’s already happened at some gas stations in Van […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently recognized Allen D. Zimmerman as Van Wert Lodge “Elk of the Year” for the 2025–2026 Lodge eyar. Zimmerman was presented with a special certificate issued by the Grand Lodge and signed by the Grand Exalted Ruler Bryan R. Klatt. The “Elk Of The […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 10:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around Mother Nature, more shot clock news, the NCAA Women’s Final Four, an open note to the NCAA, and paying big bucks to park. Mother Nature Mother Nature just wasn’t having it last week – very few spring sports games and events happened as planned. […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Baseball Van Wert 9 Parkway 6 ROCKFORD — A sixth run fifth inning by Van Wert was the difference as the Cougars improved to 3-0 with a 9-6 win over Parkway on Monday. Trevor Halker opened the sixth with a double, then scored on a single by Cam Werts to give Van […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Delphos Police On 3-23-2026 – officers were sent to the 1300 block of Joshua St. to investigate a 911 hang-up call. On 3-23-2026 – officers were sent to the 500 block of S. Pierce St. for an abandoned 911 call. On 3-23-2026 – officers spoke with a male who stated that he had been assaulted […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, April 5, 2026 9:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Jackson Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. Deputies also took a report of a domestic dispute at the same time. 11:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, April 4, 2026 8:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 8:50 a.m. – Deputies arrested Ryan L. Schaadt, 41, of Van Wert, on a warrant held by the Van Wert CityPolice, issued by Van Wert Municipal Court. Schaadt was transported […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 11:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, April 3, 2026 11:29 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Crow Road in York Township for a subject who fell. 1:36 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on U.S. 127 in Union Township for a subject who passed out. 2:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 11:51 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement