The Van Wert County Courthouse

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

U.S. House of Representatives information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Robert E. Latta has joined colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposal for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone Rule. Testimony was heard from seven witnesses […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News

Hall Lumber will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org Shown are […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News

Ohio State Highway Patrol information GROVER HILL — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Ohio 637 north of Grover Hill. At 2:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, a 2012 Volvo semi-tractor trailer operated by Gregory Burns of Marion was traveling south on Ohio 637 […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW County Sheriff’s information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach notes that Time Warner phone customers in the Willshire and Wren areas are currently experiencing intermittent service outages. Residents affected by this intermittent outage are not able to call 9-1-1 on a landline for assistance in an emergency when the service is out. Residents can still use a cell […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information NAPOLEON — A young Haviland man died in a fatal crash between a pickup truck and semi tractor-trailer that occurred over the weekend in Henry County. Killed was Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, who reportedly did not stop his southbound 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for a stop sign at the intersection […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News

I’ve been listening to Melissa Manchester sing the beautiful ballad “Come in from the Rain,” and it makes me think about the concerts in Fountain Park. In case you haven’t noticed, we have received quite a bit of rain recently in the area.  This may be one of the biggest understatements of all time! The first […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News

Paul E. Rekart of Delphos died Monday, June 15, 2015, at his residence. He was born October 15, 1961, in Lima, the son of William G. and Mary Lou (Best) Rekart, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include four brothers, Dr. Michael L. Rekart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Patrick W. Rekart of Bangkok, Thailand, […]

POSTED: 06/17/15 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education approved an administrative reorganizational plan submitted by Superintendent Ken Amstutz during a special meeting held Monday afternoon in the S.F. Goedde Building conference room. The board unanimously approved the plan, which would move Van Wert High School Principal Bill Clifton to the newly created position […]

POSTED: 06/16/15 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Ohio State Highway Patrol information COLUMBUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Steven G. Posada was promoted to the rank of sergeant by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Posada will transfer from his current assignment at the Wapakoneta Post to serve as an assistant post commander […]

POSTED: 06/16/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News

Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Henry County. He was born February 13, 1995, in Van Wert, the son of Jerry Alan and Holly A. (Walter) Myers, who both survive in Haviland. Survivors include a brother, Derek Myers, at home; paternal grandmother, […]

POSTED: 06/15/15 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries