The Van Wert County Courthouse

Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026

Mark E. Fisher and Darlene Fisher to Lucy Burk, inlot 1895 in Van Wert. Tina Rhoades and Tina Wisener to Jason J. Harris and Jennifer L. Harris, portion of section 6 in Washington Township. Terry T. Dahms to Van Wert County, lot 10-10 in Van Wert subdivision 5. Jeffrey Allen Kennedy to Van Wert County, […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

Dana L. Coppes, 53, of Van Wert, died at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born August 17, 1958, in Paulding, the son of Joan (Parker) Coppes, who survives in Oakwood, and the late Richard Coppes. Other survivors include two children, Christopher (Lucretia) Coppes […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 3:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Hope Wallace Through the support of the Van Wert County Foundation the Wassenberg Art Center is pleased to announce that we are purchasing the Van Wert Armory as our new home. This move will allow us to better serve our members, the downtown district and outlying areas. We wish to thank the Van Wert […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met Thursday, August 9, at the Wassenberg Art Center for its regular monthly meeting.  “Outdoor Fun” was the competition theme in prints and slides. It turned out to be a very good evening for the Holloway family of Willshire. New member Mike won first place in prints with […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 1:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 12:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth

Van Wert Police August 14, 2:54 p.m. — Robert E. Ainsworth, 16, of 110 N. Lynn St., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident at his residence. August 13, 5:23 p.m. — Roger L. Conley, 37, of Delphos, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), driving under a license […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Now that The Van Wert County Foundation has an agreement to purchase the former Van Wert Armory building, it appears that Wassenberg Art Center needs to prepare for a new home. It’s a move that both Wassenberg Executive Director Hope Wallace and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees have been contemplating for some […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News

YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding its Fall 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 15, at YMCA Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert.  The run/walk will begin its 3.1-mile loop at 8:30 a.m.  Cash prizes for overall male and female winners. “We are excited to be able to offer […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News

A new downtown business, Open Minded, which features tattoos and piercings, as well as other items, had its grand opening over the weekend at its location on 111 W. Main St. (formerly Mum’s Cafe). The business, which is owned by Bradley Hamman and Bethany Nolin, plans to be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News

Crestview information CONVOY — The faculty and staff of Crestview are excited to welcome back students for the 2012-13 school year.  The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, September 5, with the day beginning at 8 a.m. Students in grades 8 through 12 may begin picking up schedules on Monday, August 27, […]

POSTED: 08/15/12 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: News