Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:46 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject who fell from a roof. 9:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wall Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog. 10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 09/25/26 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Golf Division II OTTAWA — Van Wert’s tournament trail began on Thursday as the the Cougars traveled to Moose Landing for Division II sectional action. Van Wert Cougars finished fifth out of 13 teams with a 346. The top three teams and top four individuals advanced to the district tournament at Maumee Bay State Park. While […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The 48th annual OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert, will be held this Saturday, September at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. Parking will be available in the hospital parking lot on the east side for $5 per vehicle. A total of 20 schools will participate in […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information We Are Limitless made a special visit to the Van Wert County Bluegrass Festival Thursday morning, where musicians gathering for the festival treated the group to an impromptu performance. We Are Limitless is a Defiance-based organization providing day training and developmental disability services. The organization focuses on helping the people it serves participate […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert resident Joe Ginter has completed a new book, “1981’s I Wanted to Be Famous: A Zany Quest of Faith Rereleased and Revamped,” a delightful journey back to those carefree days when anything seemed possible. Originally conceived in 1979 and first published in 1981, this whimsical collection captures the author’s […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Federation of Teachers are hosting its annual fundraiser before Van Wert’s homecoming football game against St. Marys Memorial on Friday, October 2. The scholarship dinner will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Goedde Building gymnasium. If you did not purchase a ticket, walk-ins will be welcome. Meals are $8 […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Just after 7 p.m. Thursday a car on Dustman Rd. went off the road and struck a small John Deere tractor that was sitting off the roadway. The tractor was not in use at the time. The driver was westbound on Dustman Rd. and was blinded by the very low angle of the sun and […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BLUFFTON — At exactly 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will reenact the moment when John Dillinger walked into Citizens National Bank in the village on August 14, 1933 and stole $2,100. The historically accurate script is written by Fred Steiner, narrated by Kevin Gratz, and involves a […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Kay-toons
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:30 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell. 2:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of suspicious activity. 8:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement