Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to check a commercial alarm. 1:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township for a report of cows in the roadway. 3:14 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 07/30/26 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Supreme Court of Ohio and the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management, recognized 38 court professionals who earned the Certified Court Manager credential during a recent certification ceremony. The Class of 2026 represents courts from across Ohio, spanning municipal, common pleas, juvenile, probate, and appellate […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Seven defendants were sentenced on various criminal charges during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. William Ladd, 51, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 4-6 years prison with credit for 84 days already served for sexual battery […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Class schedule pick up times for Van Wert High School students are as follows: Anyone with questions should call the student services office at 419.238.2180.
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information What happens when a man who hates musicals suddenly finds himself trapped in one? The answer is one of the funniest, most thrilling, and delightfully bizarre productions to hit the Van Wert Civic Theatre stage in years. After a wildly successful opening weekend, Van Wert Civic Theatre’s Adolescent and Young Adult Theatre (AYAT) […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) recently introduced House Bill 979, which works to establish or clarify rules governing broadband providers’ use of public spaces in communities, ultimately protecting Ohioans. “This bill addresses a very critical public safety concern and is incredibly important for local authorities that are not only […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA) today celebrated the inaugural Buckeye Baa-ttle at the Ohio State Fair, where legislators, cabinet members, and media representatives joined Ohio’s talented 4-H and FFA sheep exhibitors in the show ring. Following an evening of friendly competition, State Representative Haraz […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
D&D Ingredients of Delphos celebrated 50 years of business on Saturday. The celebration at the Kill Rd. facility included music, food, speakers, tours and more. D&D Ingredients was founded in 1976 by Doc and Dorothy Miller with a vision to serve the animal feed and pet food industries with quality, reliability, and care. It has […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject not feeling well. 3:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. 7:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information In September of 1916, the YWCA of Van Wert County opened its doors to provide a safe residence to young single women who were seeking employment and an independent life beyond their family farms. At the time, founder George Marsh’s vision was considered bold, and little did he and the first […]
POSTED: 07/28/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News