VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 7/13/2026

Monday, July 13, 2026 1:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a subject who fell and has an injured knee. 2:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of […]

Delphos Police blotter 7/1-7/12/2026

Delphos Police On 7-1-2026 – officers responded to the 800 block of Skinner St. to assist a female who was requesting a standby while she picked up her mother from her brother’s residence. On 7-1-2026 – officers were sent to the 200 block of N. Main St. for an unwanted guest complaint at a business. […]

Robin M. White

Robin M. White, 69, of Van Wert, passed away late Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, at Van Wert Manor. She was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, on October 3, 1956, the daughter of Robert Cleveland Wisenborn and Jane Ann (Good) Demoss, who both preceded her in death. A graduate of Celina High School, Robin […]

Blaze damages Lincoln Highway house

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Firefighters from multiple departments were summoned to battle a late Monday afternoon house fire along Lincoln Highway, east of the Van Wert city limits. The Middle Point Fire Department was dispatched to the scene in the 15000 block of Lincoln Highway approximately 4:35 p.m. According to Chief Brock Profit, heavy fire was […]

VWHS alum Pratt wins national award

VW independent staff/submitted information HILLSDALE (MI) — 2026 Hillsdale College graduate Connor Pratt won a national award for his biology research from the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society at its biennial national convention in May. Five Hillsdale students also took home prizes at the district convention in April. “Hillsdale College trains students to think […]

City Council holds marathon meeting

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Unless there’s a change of heart (or two), it appears smoking and vaping will be banned at all Van Wert city parks, with a change to the original proposal. Monday night, members of Van Wert Council discussed at length proposed legislation by Councilman At-Large Hall Block that would prohibit smoking cigarettes, cigars, […]

City treasurer tenders her resignation

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After roughly six months on the job, Van Wert City Treasurer Johanna Quarles has resigned from office.  During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Mayor Ken Markward explained that Quarles accepted a job with the First Bank of Berne, which does business with the city. Quarles tendered her immediate resignation […]

Fair Board has seats up for election

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 […]

Political club to hold initial meeting

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 […]

Cast is set, AYAT show ready to start

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 […]