SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts includes congratulations and well wishes, a stunning ruling, the Chicago Bears and NFL cities and a team that’s moving on up. Congratulations Congratulations to all local track and field athletes who competed at the OHSAA track and field state championships in Columbus this past weekend. There […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Compared to recent meetings, Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council was a quiet one, but it was also a lengthy one. The only real mention of the planned data center, which was the main topic of often times heated discussion at previous meetings, came when Mayor Ken Markward and Councilman […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
VW independent staff/submitted information There’s more good news and a bit of bad news at the pumps. The good news – average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 29 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. More good news – […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of Van Wert County recently granted Operation Back to School a check for $3,000. The money was given on behalf of the Community Impact Funds, which allows organizations that are tax exempt to apply in order to help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert County. The funds received will aid […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CLEVELAND — High level state officials met in Cleveland on Monday to remind motorists of the direct connection between rising summer temperatures and an increase in vehicle crashes. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Superintendent Col. Charles Jones, and Ohio Traffic Safety Office Director Emily Davidson visited Cuyahoga […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, June 7, 2026 3:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject having severe pain from a previous fall. 5:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Freightliner driven […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff VENEDOCIA — Salem Presbytarian Church’s annual ice cream social has been set for 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Venedocia Lions Club building on Ohio 116. There will be Venedocia Lions sausage, dinner items, pies and of course, ice cream. Everyone is welcome to attend.
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 10:23 am. FILED UNDER: Church
By Quincy Thompson After a fantastic kickoff to the 2026 Feel Good Friday concert season, Van Wert LIVE is ready to keep the party going this Friday night with another free community concert in Fountain Park. The second concert of the summer series will feature Neon 90s Country Rewind, bringing audiences back to one of […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Saturday, June 6, 2026 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 4:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a complaint of harassment. 5:04 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, June 5, 2026 12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Line Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 1:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department. 9:03 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement