Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:23 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing. 7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:53 a.m. […]
POSTED: 08/26/26 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Ongoing and future road projects were a topic of dicussion during the most recent Mayor’s Conference/Commissioners Corner radio program that airs at 8:20 a.m. each Sunday on local radio stations 99.7FM WKSD/WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. The guest on this past Sunday’s show was ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes, who covered a range […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The wait is over — ballot language has been approved for three local issues that are now officially on the November 3 ballot. Van Wert County Board of Elections Director Pam Henderson confirmed that the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office recently approved the language for each issue: Those issues will join several […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The deadline to purchase Eggerss Stadiuim tribute pavers for 2026 is Friday, September 4. Forms and payment must be in the Van Wert City Schools Treasurer’s Office by then to be included for the stadium dedication scheduled for September 18. Any submissions received after September 4. will be installed for the opening of the 2027 […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert County Chapter of PERI (Public Employee Retirees Inc.) will hold a chapter meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, at the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert. The speaker will be Van Wert Mayor Kenneth Markward.He’ll share the latest activities in Van Wert and will […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
Submitted information State Farm Agent Tisha Fast recently teamed up with the Van Wert Parks Department to bring a little more “swish” to local basketball courts by donating new State Farm Red Nets. The donation is part of the State Farm Red Nets initiative, a nationwide effort designed to replace missing or damaged basketball nets and help turn public courts […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports One thing about being a member of the 10-team Western Buckeye League – when football season starts, you have just one week to iron out any issues before jumping into league play. That’s the case as Van Wert prepares for the WBL opener against Elida at Eggerss Stadium. Losing the league opener […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — It doesn’t get any easier for the Crestview Knights. During last Friday’s season opener, the Knights lost to Paulding 18-6 but the game was much closer despite five turnovers by Crestview, including an interception return for a touchdown with roughly 2:30 left in the game that sealed the win for […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Paulding 3 Crestview 1 CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights opened their 2026 volleyball season at home against Paulding Tuesday evening. The Panthers won the match 25-13, 23-25, 25-16, 25-17. Kaci Gregory led Crestview with 16 kills and 12 digs, while going 13-of-14 from the service line with a pair of aces. Kenadie […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff A Van Wert County man facing two dozen charges for alleged sex crimes that occurred more than 10 years ago is now in custody. Jesse E. Mullennix, 49, of Ridge Township, was arrested Monday morning. Van Wert County deputies served a warrant issued by Mercer County Common Pleas Court charging him with 12 […]
POSTED: 08/25/26 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News