Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has announced several open director seats for the 2026 election and reappointment cycle. Community members who are passionate about agriculture, the fair, and serving Van Wert County are encouraged to consider these leadership opportunities by running for a seat on the Van Wert County Fair Board. The […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding County Libertarian Club is officially holding its first meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Paulding Pancake House. Paulding County and surrounding area residents are invited to attend the social gathering to begin forming the club. “Paulding is ready for a new political party to […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The plague has arrived, the choreography is set, and the beat is officially dropping at Van Wert Civic Theatre. Director Alyssa Taylor, Choreographer Emily Gehle and Musical Director Perri Webb are thrilled to announce the official cast for the upcoming production of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, sponsored by Biggby Coffee. Paul […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent staff The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will hold a pair of special meetings this week – Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14 and 15, to interview candidates to fill a vacant seat on the board. Three district residents applied for consideration – Cody Carroll, Wes Collins and Scott White. Tuesday’s meeting […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 12:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, July 12, 2026 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction. 1:51 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having heart complications. 2:42 a.m. […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, July 11, 2026 3:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose cattle. 3:57 a.m. -Deputies responded to an area of Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire to check an abandoned 911 call. 7:50 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Summer nights in Van Wert continue this Friday, July 17, as Van Wert Live welcomes Nashville recording artist Jesse Labelle to Fountain Park for another exciting Feel Good Friday concert. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by the rescheduled Peony Festival drone show at approximately 9:30 p.m., making it a […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 10:05 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between July 6-10, 2026. Richard Thomas to Good Choice Rental Homes LTD – Wren inlots, lot 23. James R. Clark Family Living Trust Agreement, James R. Clark Family Living Trust Agreement TR, Martha […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 5 – a burglary was reported in the 200 block of N. Franklin St. Monday, July 6 – an unwanted person was reported at Casey’s. Monday, July 6 – a report was made in reference to telecommunications harassment. Monday, July 6 – arrested Jared Lee Ebel for aggravated menacing. The […]
POSTED: 07/13/26 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A busy weekend is in store in Van Wert County with an annual celebration in Ohio City, plus two events in Van Wert. Lambert Days The third full weekend of July brings Lambert Days to Ohio City and it will be a full weekend indeed. A flea market and tractor show will […]
POSTED: 07/12/26 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News