Saturday, August 29, 2026 2:01 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 7:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township looking for a vehicle involved in a hit skip crash in the City of Van […]
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 28, 2026 4:27 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell. 11:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure. 11:25 a.m. – Dispatched […]
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Students and staff at Van Wert Elementary School had to evacuate the building this morning after a fire alarm was automatically activated by a sensor detecting smoke. It happened just before 8 a.m. and according to a statement by Van Wert City Schools, students and staff exited quickly and safely. The Van Wert Fire Department […]
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between August 24-28, 2026. Lori A. Ellis, David Ellis to Kristin D. Briggs – Delphos inlots, lot 246. David E. Wagner to Teri A. Wagner – Delphos inlots, lot 851. Paula J. Kline, […]
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Monday, August 24 – a breaking and entering report was taken in the 100 block of Sibley St. Monday, August 24 – officers arrested Jacob Sage on an outstanding warrant in the 300 block of W. Crawford St. Monday, August 24 – a vehicle was removed from the 200 block of Middle […]
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The county’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent in July, putting it in a four-way tie for 10th with Shelby, Madison and Delaware counties. Figures supplied by ODJS show Van Wert County had a labor force of 14,300 last month, with 13,900 employed. The local July employment rate decreased from June, when it […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A convicted sex offender living in Van Wert is trying to have a civil suit against him thrown out of court. The lawsuit against David Bradford was filed in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on July 15 by a neighbor who’s young child was sexually assualted by him in 2025. While […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest financial forecast was approved by the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education at a special meeting held last week. However, the forecast, which is required by law, isn’t something that’s done easily or with much confidence due to a number of factors. In a written report to the board, Treasurer […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The regularly scheduled meeting of Union Township Trustees at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 10, has been rescheduled to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, at the township building.
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about the top football coaches at Van Wert, a turnaround by the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans and Cleveland’s quarterback situation. Q: Who are the top five coaches with the best record at Van Wert High School? Jeff Perry, Nashville, Tennessee A: Hi Jeff, if you’re speaking in terms […]
POSTED: 08/30/26 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports