SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around Friday’s football scrimmage, preseason predictions, Vanlue football and the Monday Mailbag. Scrimmage If you plan on going to Friday’s Crestview at Van Wert scrimmage, keep in mind it will start at 6 p.m. at Eggerss Stadium. The first half will be treated like an […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor By a 6-1 vote, Van Wert City Council has officially rejected a proposed smoking ban in city parks. The legislation was proposed earlier this summer by Councilman At-Large Hall Block, who was the only member to vote yes on the ordinance’s third and final reading during Monday night’s meeting. At a previous […]
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While heavy rain came down, frequent lightning lit up the sky Monday night. This video was taken outside the WKSD/WERT radio studios on Mendon Road in Van Wert. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued until 2 a.m. and several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for Van Wert County and the surrounding area. Video by Scott […]
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The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced significant progress in its capital campaign as the organization moves closer to breaking ground on its new facility next spring. With millions of dollars secured through federal, state, foundation, and private investments, the project has reached several major milestones that position it for the next phase of […]
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Submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools will host an open house for the new Lincolnview Elementary playground at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, August 13. The program will start at the Track & Field/Soccer Complex and then will proceed to the new playground for all students to play on. A snow cone truck will also be there […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, August 9, 2026 1:57 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having seizures. 5:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of McClerry Road in Ridge Township for a report of a stranded person. 6:09 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Carole J. Long, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on November 16, 1937, in rural Van Wert County, to Kenneth and Ruth (Rogers) DuCheney, who both preceded her in death. She spent her life in the loving community of […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 2:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:27 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 1:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Van Wert to assist a stranded resident to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township. 5:37 […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 2:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Diane Kathleen (Rickard) Carroll, 77, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her daughter Tammy’s home from an extended illness while being cared for by her children, loved ones and Community Health Professionals Hospice of Van Wert. She was born on July 22, 1949, in Van Wert, to Robert and […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 2:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday, August 7, 2026 8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department. 10:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of someone shooting cats. 1:59 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement