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
Sunday, July 19, 2026 8:30 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Willshire Township for a subject who fell. 10:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a small child walking alone. […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, July 18, 2026 1:25 a.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City EMS, responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in York Township for a subject in distress who had taken too much medication. 4:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle […]
POSTED: 07/22/26 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Beginning Monday August 3, OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital will implement weapons-free screening at designated public entrances as part of a systemwide effort to support a safe, secure environment across OhioHealth care sites. While weapons have long been prohibited at OhioHealth facilities, screening helps reinforce that policy at the point of entry. […]
POSTED: 07/21/26 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert FOP Lodge 62 had the privilege of supporting the community through a pair of donations to the Van Wert First United Methodist Church. FOP associate nember April Ellerbrock (right) presented two $500 checks to the church’s administrative assistant, Storm Whitaker. These funds are dedicated to two vital programs: one for Operation Back […]
POSTED: 07/21/26 at 8:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CHP Home Care & Hospice thanked everyone who made last Friday’s Chip In Fore Care Golf Outing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club a success. Despite the weather and air quality, the event welcomed 20 golf teams and 45 hole sponsors in support of the CHP Adult Day Center in Van Wert. “We were […]
POSTED: 07/21/26 at 8:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is investigating three lab confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis among Van Wert County residents. Public health officials are working closely with the Ohio Department of Health, healthcare providers, and other public health partners to investigate reported illnesses and monitor the situation. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused […]
POSTED: 07/21/26 at 3:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News