Submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Charles Rollins has shared important information for anyone attending VWHS’s graduation on Sunday, May 24.
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A Friday afternoon chain reaction crash sent one person to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. It happened just before 2:30 p.m. on U.S. 127 and Union-Pleasant Rd. Two of the vehicles had to be removed from the scene by tow trucks. The third vehicle (not pictured) sustained very minor damage. The injured person was taken to the hospital by […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club has named two outstanding area seniors as recipients of the 2026 Rotary Foundation Scholarships. Kendall Hoffman of Lincolnview High School and Caroline Marks of Crestview High School were recently recognized for their achievements, leadership, and commitment to service within their schools and communities. Each student will receive a $4,000 scholarship […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Hoaglin Township Trustees meeting for Monday, May 25, has been canceled due to the Memorial Day holiday. The next meeting will be at 8 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the township house.
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A public hearing will be held at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 28, for the Union Township Zone Board to consider the re-zoning of the property at 6878 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert, from agriculture/residential to commercial. The meeting will be held at the Union Township building, 9977 Dixon Cavett Rd., Van Wert.
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Effective immediately, Ohio SNAP recipients must unlock their EBT card before making online or out‑of‑state purchases. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is making the change as part of an ongoing effort to keep SNAP dollars secure and ensure families continue receiving the support they need. As […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff More than 1,400 AEP customers in Van Wert found themselves without power for nearly two hours this (Friday) morning. According to AEP, 1,437 customers were impacted by the outage, which began at 9:43 a.m. Field personnel were dispatched and patrolled power lines and equipment in the area. While they were unable to […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 12:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving. 7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Upp Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police On 5-4-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of Elida Rd. for a report of a male threatening to harm himself. Officers located the male and transported him to the hospital for a mental evaluation. Officers also found that a female who was with the male, had attempted to harm herself as […]
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) has been named as the recipient of five Brownfield Remediation Grants totaling exactly $1 million to help clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for new life. In all, $61 million in grants have been awarded to communities in 75 of Ohio’s […]
POSTED: 05/14/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News