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
By Quincy Thompson The stage may be quiet for a few weeks, but an exciting season of live entertainment is just around the corner at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. From talented rescue dogs and award-winning musicians to comedy, illusions and classic rock favorites, the lineup offers something for nearly everyone. Next month begins with […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
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 3-7, 2026. Tracy L. Spieth to Kurt Schalois, Teresa A. Schalois – Van Wert inlots, lot 219; lot 220; Van Wert subdivisions, lot 196-7. Zachary Carder, Catelynn McDonald to Lianne Pohlman […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 2 – a probation violation was reported in the 1000 block of Westchester Court. Sunday, August 2 – a hit-skip accident report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, August 2 – arrested Joseph M. Thomas in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. for operating a […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There are many sports venues around the country. Some are big, some are small, some are old, some are new, and some are unique and quite famous – Lambeau Field in Green Bay and Fenway Park in Boston are two that come to mind, but during the third weekend of August, a […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The month of August brings with it back-to-back sales that go right through Van Wert County. The U.S. 127 Yard Sale wrapped up on Sunday and now, the 22 annual Lincoln Highway “Buy Way” Yard Sales will take place east to west across Ohio this Thursday through Sunday, August 13-15. The […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News