Wednesday, July 22, 2026 2:51 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen. 3:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to the area of U.S. 127 and U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash. A 2020 Chevrolet Bolt driven by Rachel […]
POSTED: 07/23/26 at 11:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The newest member of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education was sworn in on Wednesday. Lifelong Van Wert resident Scott White is taking the reins from Thaison Leaser, who resigned June 30 due to a move just outside the school district. White was one of three applicants for the vacant […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 8:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Middle School teacher Noah Carter presented a plaque and a flag to Principal Darla Dunlap during Wednesday’s school board meeting. Carter serves as a member of the Indiana Air National Guard and the flag was flown during one of his unit’s missions. Carter missed the end of the 2025-2026 school year after being […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 8:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Much of Wednesday’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education meeting was dedicated to preparing for the 2026-2027 school year. During the meeting, one-year limited retire-rehire teaching contracts were approved for Deborah Stetler and Sandra Dowdy. Other contracts given the green light were for John Kerner, OBI instructor; Kathryn Wortman, […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Republican Party will host its annual American Freedom Dinner on Tuesday August 11, in Van Wert. Congressman Jim Jordan will be the keynote speaker for the event. Van Wert County will be part of Ohio’s 4th Congressional District beginning in 2027. Congressman Jordan is running for re-election […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 8:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A total of five criminal hearings were held between July 13-22 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Sentencings Devin Couch, 21, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 159 days already served for assault. He […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Community leaders, developers and local partners gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of two significant projects that will expand housing and lodging opportunities in Van Wert. The first groundbreaking ceremony was held at The Landing at Dickenson Farms, a new apartment and townhome development located just off Van Wert Decatur […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 11:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Merle Ellis Dettrow, 84, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born on April 1, 1942, the son of James Ellis Dettrow and Cleo Pauline (Mitchell) Dettrow, who both preceded him in death. He married Dorothy (Smith) Dettrow on […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 10:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7:29 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia for a subject feeling lightheaded. 8:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of residents. 9:56 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 9:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, July 20, 2026 3:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving. 8:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Terry Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 12:10 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement