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Van Wert Police
September 27, 4:59 p.m. — Stephen J. Hummer II, 45, of Delphos, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Race Street.
September 26, 6:11 a.m. — Daniel L. Williams, 38, of 501 E. Main St., Apt. 1E, was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident at his residence....

Ohio gasoline price information
Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 12.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.30 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased...

T.P. BRADSHAW/for the VW independent
Got your attention didn’t it? The only rumors being spread by Van Wert Civic are the ones in the production of Neil Simon’s farce Rumors.
In “Rumors,” four wealthy couples gather in suburban New York at their friends’ anniversary party. The play begins with Chris and Ken Gorman, portrayed by Amber Evans and Jeff Kerr, frantically trying to hide the fact their host has been shot, his wife...

Christmas Garden information
On Wednesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m., the Children’s Garden In Van Wert will again be turned into the Christmas Garden. Organizers say 100 percent of funds raised will go towards the goal of transforming the Children’s Garden into a place where a...