Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 8:18 a.m. – Dispatched Van […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 10:24 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 March 30-April 3, 2026. Kole J. Rolsten, Hailey D. Rolsten, Kole Rolsten to Amy R. Benner, Adam R. Benner – Van Wert inlots, lot 4014; lot 4015; lot 3859. Jonathan B. Mahrt, […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, March 29 – arrested Levi Martz, 23, of Haviland for OVI in the 8000 block of John Brown Rd. Monday, March 30 – arrested Jeffery Kallas on an outstanding warrant in the 600 block of S. Washington St. Tuesday, March 31 – a report was made in reference to criminal damaging […]
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
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: 04/05/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Lace up those running shoes – Vantage Career Center’s second annual 5K and Fun Run will be held on the streets of Van Wert on Saturday, April 18. The 5K route will be North Franklin St. through the Trinity Friends Church parking lot to E. Third St., north on Cherry St., west […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Historical Society kicks off its 2026 season on Sunday, April 12, with the theme “Celebrating the Story of our County and Country.” The opening presentation will begin at 2 p.m. in the Annex. This year the VWCHS has many programs celebrating Van Wert natives’ involvement in America’s story. You will also […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced the creation of a new youth scholarship program, supporting young performers and participants in the theatre’s youth theatre and adolescent and young adult theatre productions. This initiative aims to recognize and reward individuals who have showcased dedication, talent, and passion in the arts over the past calendar year. […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports DEFIANCE — A pair of errors in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Defiance a 2-1 walk off win over Lincolnview on Saturday. The Lancers were plagued by six errors in the game. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning, when Defiance scored on a sacrifice fly […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor, As a lifelong resident of Van Wert County and a practicing attorney, I write to express my personal support for Judge Eva Yarger for the Van Wert County Juvenile and Probate Court. Judge Yarger is currently serving in this role by appointment, filling the remaining term of Judge Kevin Taylor following his […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, The flyers we got in the mail this week claiming Craig Riedel is “not MAGA” was disgusting and untrue. It looked like a repeat of possibly one that was sent out when Craig ran in the primary against Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Obviously, the person (or outsider group) who sent this out […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor