Fauna A. Callahan, 64, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born on May 15, 1958, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Russel Pangle and Luella (Mottinger) Pangle. She married Harold Wayne Callahan Sr. November 8, 1990, and he preceded her in death […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ronda Lynn Crosley, 60, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Van Wert Health. She was born September 15, 1962, in Van Wert, to the late William M. and Ruth N. (Beck) Crosley. Ronda was a member of First United Church of Van Wert for over 30 years. She […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday January 27, 2023 4:37 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell. 9:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No damage or injuries reported. 10:50 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING — A Paulding County man accused of killing a woman and her husband last month then stealing their car has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Clay Dockery, 23, of Paulding, entered the plea during an arraignment hearing held last week in Paulding County Common Pleas Court. […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert High School Theatre Department has announced its 2023 spring musical production – the Wizard of Oz – at 7 p.m. April 13, 14, and 15, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The talented high school and middle school cast and crew will bring Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department, along with the Van Wert Police Department were summoned via 911 to a home in the 600 block of E. Ervin Rd. just before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. A small fire had broken out near the front entrance. Firefighters removed siding around the affected area to make sure the fire was […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County is publicly thanking to the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1320 in Van Wert for their continued support of the YMCA of Van Wert County as well as other local organizations. The officers and members of the Moose Lodge have also supported YMCA Camp Clay […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 2022 annual financial report for Union Township, Van Wert County, has been completed and is available for review by request of the office of the fiscal officer.
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — To say Crestview’s Nate Lichtle had the hot hand against Hicksville is a big understatement. The 6-2 senior guard set a single-game school record by converting 10-of-12 three point attempts in a 70-31 win over the Aces at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Saturday. He eclipsed the previous record of nine […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Girls basketball sectional pairings were set on Sunday, using the Martin RPI computer rankings for the first time. Division II Van Wert (10-8) will play St. Marys Memorial (11-8) in the Division II sectional semifinals at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at Bluffton High School. The two teams met in a WBL […]
POSTED: 01/30/23 at 4:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports