VW independent staff/submitted information The Courts Assisting Military Offenders – CAMO Court of the Van Wert Municipal Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets for a second time. To receive the certification, a local court just submit a detailed application, undergo a visit and report on its […]
POSTED: 06/30/26 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff All Van Wert County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the July 4 holiday. The Van Wert Municipal Building and Van Wert Municipal Court will also be closed on Friday.
POSTED: 06/30/26 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Northeast Chapter of the American Red Cross Indiana Region, which serves a handful of counties in northwest Ohio has put out the call – blood donations are desperately needed. Isis Chaverri, Regional Communication Director Indiana Region, said the Red Cross typically sees a decrease in donations during the summer months, due […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research to offer residents the opportunity to have their well water tested. If your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for your water’s safety. If you have never had your water […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions has issued a consumer alert to Ohioans who have used cryptocurrency ATM kiosks operated by Bitcoin Depot Inc. Consumers may be eligible to seek compensation for outstanding funds after the company, which operated kiosks nationwide, recently ceased operations after filing for bankruptcy. Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC […]
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VW independent staff Van Wert City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, but immediately prior to the meeting, council will hold a 6:15 p.m. public hearing to discuss the tax budget. The public is encouraged to attend.
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview will remain in their respective divisions in girls and boys basketball during the 2026-2027 school year. The OHSAA released statewide divisional assignments on Tuesday and while it’s status quo for the three local schools, there are some other changes around the region. The Cougars and Lady Cougars […]
POSTED: 06/30/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Donnalee Jane Goodwin, 89, of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born July 27, 1936, in Van Wert, to Charles Parsons and Susie (Allen) Courtney, who both preceded her in death. As a child, Donnalee attended The Marsh Foundation and later built a long and […]
POSTED: 06/30/26 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, June 29, 2026 12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 2:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a nosebleed. 10:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 06/30/26 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal More than 70 Ohio school districts, including one in Paulding County, and 15 Christian schools have staff members who are authorized to carry weapons on school grounds, according to the Ohio School Safety Center. A mix of 116 school districts and independent schools have armed staff members, as of June 17. Many of […]
POSTED: 06/29/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News