SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s a new development in a lawsuit filed by a Van Wert man against his neighbor, who is a convicted sex offender. Attorney Steven L. Crossmack, who is representing the plaintiff, is asking Visiting Judge Stephen R. Bruns to dismiss the case. Because of the nature of the matter (child sex offense), […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Service Club is making its last call for ticket sales for its upcoming Reverse Drawing, set for Saturday, September 19, at Walnut & Main Event Space, 223 E. Main St. in downtown Van Wert. The event is also listed on the Visit Van Wert community calendar. This year’s event is extra special as the […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Week No. 3 is here and it doesn’t seem possible. If you’re of a certain age, you remember the season kicking off on Labor Day weekend and if you go back further, it didn’t start until after that. Now, because of the expanded playoffs and a late Labor Day holiday this year, […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports In a matchup of neighboring schools at the Delphos Country Club, Delphos St. John’s topped Delphos Jefferson and Lincolnview on Wednesday, 175-203-205. The Blue Jays were led by match medalist Faith Cross, who shot a 39, followed by Megan Kerner (41), Amaya Swick (46), and Madison Habitzel (49). Jefferson was led by […]
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
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: News