The Van Wert County Courthouse

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

Van Wert Police May 18, 9:25 p.m. — Douglas R. Thatcher Jr., 34, of 405 S. Vine St., and Robert J. Blair, 42, of 314 S. Vine St., were both cited for disorderly conduct as a result of a fight in the 400 block of South Vine Street. May 17, 11:36 p.m. — Eric D. […]

POSTED: 05/21/13 at 2:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor YWCA of Van Wert County Executive Director Stacy Looser can look back on three years of significant improvements in the YW’s programs and services as she prepares to start a new phase of her life. Looser, a Delphos native, is leaving her YWCA position this Thursday to take a job with Target […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police May 18, 9:14 a.m. — Adam Schmersal, 25, of Delphos, was cited for disorderly conduct by intoxication as a result of an incident that occurred in the 24000 block of Lincoln Highway. May 18, 12:06 a.m. — Jessie Blackburn, 21, of Delphos, was arrested on charges of […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Van Wert County Hospital news Van Wert County Hospital Specialty Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Janaki L. Emani, M.D., to the growing list of staff physicians. Dr. Emani is a board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist and will join the Van Wert County Hospital Specialty Clinic to serve the needs of […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Business, News

The ribbon was cut Saturday on the new O’Reilly Auto Parts store on West Ervin Road. Members of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer were on hand to do the honors prior to an open house at the business. (Chamber photo)

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: News

Convention & Visitors Bureau news The bus trip scheduled for June 29 along the historic Lincoln Highway, from Convoy to Bucyrus, is quickly filling up, with only 10 seats remaining. The cost of the trip is $25, including a boxed lunch. Dinner will be at the Steer Barn Restaurant in Upper Sandusky, during which participants […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News

Lincolnview track and field news SPENCERVILLE — The Lincolnview varsity track teams competed in the NWC meet this past Thursday and Saturday held at Spencerville. The Lancers came away from the meet with four NWC champions: the boys’ 4×800-meter relay (Kade Carey, Jeff Jacomet, Ben Bilimek, Bayley Tow) placed first in a time of 8:23; […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Lincolnview softball news MINSTER — The Lincolnview softball team came out on the wrong side of a 3-1 score, while the Lady Lancer junior varsity team lost 18-7 in non-conference games against the Minster Lady Wildcats on Saturday. In the varsity game, the Lancers’ lone run came following a triple to center off the bat […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Information submitted The Van Wert Area Nursing Association awarded two $750 and one $500 nursing scholarships at their May Nurses Day celebration. These scholarships are given annually in a five county area surrounding Van Wert. The funds for these scholarships are mainly raised through our “Nurses Hit the Road” bus trip held each October. This […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Youth

Jim and Teresa Robideau (above left), in memory of Jim and Gladie Robideau, present Rose Ann Cox with a check for $10,000 in support of the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. Below, Griffin and Eric McCracken (right), representing Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service, present Rose Ann Cox with a check for $3,000 in support […]

POSTED: 05/20/13 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News, Sports