Jane Louise Kennedy, 77, of Van Wert, affectionately known as Luigi to her husband, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center. She was born on November 13, 1948, in Van Wert, to Hugh Elder and M. Jean (Baltzell) Weaver, who both preceded her in death. A graduate of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 3:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information A local highway patrol trooper and one other person were inured in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 30. According to OSHP spokesman Sgt. Ryan Purpura, the accident occurred shortly before 12 p.m. Monday on westbound U.S. 30 near the Marsh Road overpass in Van Wert. A marked OSHP Dodge Durango, operated […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 11:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 2:05 a.m – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who was not feeling well. 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police On 8-21-2026 – officers were sent to the 400 block of N. State St. to investigate a minor crash involving two vehicles. On 8-21-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 500 block of E. 4th St. who reported that a male approached him at his residence and attempted to assault him. […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The 170th annual Van Wert County Fair got underway on Tuesday and it was a day packed full of various events and all kinds of fun. The fair continues today and it’s Senior Citizens Day, with free admission for anyone 60 and over until 4 p.m. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s safe to say the Van Wert Police Department receives a wide range of calls on any given day. Some are your “run of the mill” calls, the usual types of incidents that need a police presence and/or investigating and yes, sometimes enforcement action. However, a call came in late Sunday morning […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
Submitted information Here is a list of Van Wert street closures that are planned for the month of September. Sycamore St. from Jefferson St. to Washington St. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 8-10 for their bell tower project. S. Jefferson St. from Main St. to Central Ave. will be closed […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The chase is officially on. Van Wert Civic Theatre has revealed the cast for the upcoming musical production of Catch Me If You Can, directed by Jerry Zimmerman with music direction by Terri Spencer and choreography by Noelle Warnement. Fly high with Frank Abagnale, Jr. in this high-energy musical comedy based […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County is offering the community a free opportunity to better understand the complexities of domestic violence and the tactics abusers use to maintain control over their partners. The online video series, Take the Wheel: A Crash Course in the Power and Control Wheel, features short, easy-to-digest […]
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The next regular Tully Township Trustee meeting will be held a a week later than usual, 7 p.m. Monday, September 14, at the Township Hall, 6278 Mentzer Road, Convoy. The change is due to the Labor Day holiday.
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News