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Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor One person was sentenced while four others appeared for criminal hearings during a light week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Joshua Lesko, 32, of Ohio City, was sentenced to 150 days in jail on one count of violating a civil protection order, a felony of the fifth degree. Judge Martin Burchfield gave Lesko credit for 82 days already served. Also this week, Ashley McCarthy, 38, of Van Wert, changed her plea to guilty to one count each of aggravated possess...

Van Wert County Court news Court VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared before Judge Martin Burchfield in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court: Feb. 26 Bond/TIL violation James A. Vibbert, 23, Ohio City, admitted to violating his bond and his treatment in lieu program by failing to report to probation and failing to complete his counseling. Bond set at $10,000 cash or commercial surety and sentencing set for March 26. Monday Sentencing Joshua Lesko, 32, Ohio City, vio...