(8-28-25) Yesterday at 11:59am Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Wren, Willshire, Ohio City, and Convoy Fire Departments, responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 105 Washington Street in the Village of Wren. Decatur and Preble Fire from Adams County, Indiana.

Donations requested

On August 27th, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Wren Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that clothing, and monetary donations are needed.

Please include the following Case # with your donation so that we can ensure they are distributed to the correct family:

Case # 1479

Adult Female: Pants 2-4, Shirts XSmall, Shoes 8.5, Coats Small
Adult Female: Pants 4-6, Shirts Small, Shoes 8, Coats Small
Minor Male: Pants 10-12, Shirts Medium, Footwear 4.5-5, Coats Medium

Donations for the fire victims should be taken to the following locations based on the contents:

Clothing Items:
Trinity Global Methodist Church
220 South Walnut Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Business Hours: Mon – Thur 8:00am – 4:00pm

Larger Appliances and Furniture:
Trinity Friends Church
605 North Franklin Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Business Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm
Some appliances may not be needed, in the event that we cannot accept your donation, we may ask that you return to pick up your items as storage space is low.

Donations will be collected until September 3.

Monetary donations can be dropped off or sent to Van Wert County Foundation/CERT located at 138 E. Main St. in Van Wert. Please include the Case # 1479 in the memo.

Donations can also be made online at vanwertcountyfoundation.org by clicking ‘Donate’ and selecting the ‘Van Wert EMA/CERT Fund’ and include the Case # 1479 in the Donation Note.

Any questions, please call the EMA office at 419-238-1300.