VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Authorities have filed criminal charges against 46 people as part of a crackdown on organized retail crime across the state, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Tuesday. “A team approach gives law enforcement the upper hand to dismantle theft groups that harm Ohio’s businesses and consumers,” Wilson said. […]
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Jessica Kristeen Small, 51, of Convoy, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jessica was born on October 26, 1974, to Tim and Janet Wollet. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher whose life was defined by the love she gave to others. Jessica […]
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patricia Ann (Grabowski) Rayman, 79, of Van Wert County, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima Inpatient Hospice at 5:13 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, after a courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis at Mercy Health. Blessed with a rare and gentle humility, her life was a beautiful tapestry of kindness, selfless giving, […]
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 1:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police On 8-3-2026 – officers were sent to the Love’s Truck Stop to investigate a minor private property crash involving two semi tractor-trailers. On 8-3-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business in the 1100 block of Elida Ave, who reported that a male had stolen items from the business and then left. […]
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, August 10, 2026 12:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject walking in the roadway. 4:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject with abdominal pain. 5:59 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert […]
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
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 […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
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 […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
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 […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
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