Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain. 2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a suspicious person. 3:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 09/11/26 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 0 CONVOY — After 10 days since Crestview’s last volleyball match, The Lady Knights were anxious to get back to competing again and they did just that Thursday evening. Crestview defeated the Wayne Trace Raiders in three straight sets 25-14, 25-18, 31-29 in non-conference action. At the service […]
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Crestview’s Kaylee Owens (2) prepares to block an attempt by Wayne Trace’s Amber Stoller (21) during Thursday’s non-conferenc volleyball match. Crestview posted a straight set victory (see recap above). Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/11/26 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor One of the most shocking and tragic incidents in U.S. history occurred 25 years ago. We refer to it quite simply as “9/11.” September 11, 2001, was the day four jetliners were hijacked and used to carry out terrorists attacks in New York City and Washington DC. A fourth attack was aborted […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety honored Ohioans on Thursday for their remarkable service to the nation and their communities at the annual Ohio Patriot Awards Ceremony, held in recognition of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. ODPS Director Ben Suver recognized employees, military veterans, and representatives from law […]
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VW independent staff COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine recently announced a number of statewide appointments, including that of Brent Stevens to the Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees for a term that began on September 4, and will end June 9, 2032. Stevens serves as the executive director of the Van Wert Area Economic […]
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Mary C. (Moore) Turner, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Mary was born on June 21, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky to Richard Sr. and Mary (James) Moore. Mary will be remembered fondly for her immense love for her family […]
POSTED: 09/10/26 at 4:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Glenn E. McClure, 97, of Convoy, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. He was born July 31, 1929, in Van Wert, to Roy T. and Ora E. (Mathews) McClure, who both preceded him in death. On November 24, 1951, Glenn married the former Jean Albrecht, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/10/26 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity. 8:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well. 10:31 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/10/26 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is reminding all citizens that Friday, September 11, is Patriot Day and the Lodge is asking all to observe this holiday. After the terrorist attacks on New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. when nearly 3,000 Americans died, Congress approved 407-0 to designate […]
POSTED: 09/10/26 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News