The Van Wert County Courthouse

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Jami Hillery to Jeremy Hillery, portion of inlot 1017, Van Wert. Pennymac Corp. to Roger L. Welch Revocable Trust, portion of inlot 170, Convoy, portion of outlot 1, Convoy. Estate of Velma B. Geisman to Karen S. Miller, Patricia A. Neate and Nancy R. Hurd, lot 59, portion of lots 58, 60, Van Wert subdivision. […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert native Ryan Todd’s head is in the clouds this summer. In fact, Todd will spend most of his summer actually in the clouds as one of six pilot interns flying to air shows and other aviation events for airplane maker Cessna’s “Discover Flying Challenge”. Todd was at Van Wert County […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News

Niswonger PAC news The 2013-14 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio was unveiled to great applause and has proven worthy of the wait. Featuring a schedule packed full of high energy and critically acclaimed national and international artists, tickets are in high demand. The Niswonger Box Office will open the first ticket sales […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News

Willshire Days news WILLSHIRE — Plans are nearly complete for the 48th annual Willshire Days festival sponsored by the Willshire Lions Club. The festivities will be held June 28-30 (click here for a full schedule of events). The event will kick off that Friday evening with a flag raising ceremony, while the entertainment stage will […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert independent A Michigan man was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of breaking and entering for a break-in at the Family Video store in Van Wert several years ago. Thomas Hathaway, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich., entered a plea of not guilty to the fifth-degree felony charge during his arraignment Tuesday in Van Wert […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert County Historical Society news The Van Wert County Historical Society is hosting the 20th annual Isaac Van Wart Firecracker Bike Tour on July 4. The departure and finishing point is Jubilee Park. Routes of 18-, 32-, and 64 miles are available, with rest stops in Middle Point and Venedocia. Departure time is approximately […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert County Treasurer news Van Wert County Treasurer Bev Fuerst announces that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due by Wednesday, July 10. Property owners who have not received a tax bill should call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177. Mailed payments should be postmarked on or before July 10 to […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News

We return to Fountain Park this Friday night with a concert of Seventies and Eighties rock music from two of the most iconic rock bands of that era: Boston and Styx.  The band playing Friday night, Bostyx, is literally playing all over the country this summer, from California to Arizona and Wyoming to Van Wert, […]

POSTED: 06/19/13 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News

Old Fashioned Farmers Days news Old Fashioned Farmers Days is just around the corner. This year’s event will take place July 4-7 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.  Daily events will include antique tractors, engines, machinery and garden tractor displays, a quilt and needle art show, threshing and sawmill demonstrations, flea markets, crafts, animal land, kids […]

POSTED: 06/18/13 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education took care of personnel matters on Monday in its first meeting held following the end of the school year and also took the first step to renewing its income tax levy. During its June meeting on Monday, the board adopted a resolution of necessity […]

POSTED: 06/18/13 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News