VW independent staff/submitted information OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is donating nearly three acres of land adjacent to the hospital to the Van Wert County Foundation to support future improvements at Hiestand Woods Park. The 2.82 acres of donated property is located along the west side of Hiestand Woods and will provide additional space to support […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The first half of the regular season is in the books and by and large for the Van Wert Cougars, it was a successful one. A 4-1 (3-1 WBL) start includes wins over Bryan, Elida, Bath and Defiance. The only loss came to undefeated Celina, a team that is ranked No. 3 […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 8:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Another Friday night, another tough opponent for the Crestview Knights. The same can be said for Allen East (3-2), who will travel to Convoy for Friday night’s homecoming game. Four of Crestview’s first five opponents are a combined 16-4, while all five of Allen East’s opponents have a combined record […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 8:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports LIMA — Van Wert finished seventh at the WBL golf tournament at Hidden Creek Golf Club on Tuesday and the Cougars finished sixth overall in the combined dual record and tournament score standings. As a team, Van Wert finished with a 351. Zach Stoller led the Cougars with an 83, followed by […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 8:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced the arrest of an Ohio City man on drug charges. It came Tuesday, after a drug raid at a home in the village. Joseph Mohr, 50, was arrested for possession of cocaine, a first degree felony. In a news release, Sheriff Riggenbach said […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 4:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and is seeking public input. Community participation is an important part of identifying hazards, concerns, and projects that can help make Van Wert County more resilient. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, in the Vantage Career Center Community Room […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 3:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Bluegrass music will fill the Van Wert County Fairgrounds as the Van Wert County Bluegrass Festival returns Thursday through Saturday, September 24-26, for three days of live music, camping, food and fellowship. The festival opens Thursday evening with a gospel-themed program beginning at 6 p.m. Friday’s music also begins at 6 p.m., while […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 10:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Join the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce at 3 p.m. Wednesday as Pleasant Point Behavioral Hospital, formerly Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital, celebrates its grand opening with a short ceremony and a ribbon cutting hosted by the Chamber. The hospital is located at 17872 Lincoln Highway, Middle Point. Enjoy a tour of the facility […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 10:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Friday, September 18, 2026 8:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Professional Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 11:59 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Golden Oaks Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell. […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 10:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of domestic violence. Esteban Rivera Jr., 49, of Fort Wayne was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. He faces charges of having a weapon under disability, a third […]
POSTED: 09/22/26 at 10:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement