Paul Stephen Bess (b. February 13, 1946) passed away suddenly August 8, 2022, at Mercy Health in Lima, and was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert during a private memorial. Paul graduated from Warsaw High School in 1963 then joined the United States Army whereby he served his country until he passed. […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 7:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brent E. Crone, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert . He was born on February 3, 1948, to Don and Helen (Tribolet) Crone. Brent graduated from Van Wert High School. Following his graduation, he went to work at Continental Can, […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James R. “Jim” Beard passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jim demonstrated exemplary faith and was devoted to his family and friends. He selflessly supported his loved ones and his community, who often called on him in times of uncertainty. Jim was born on January 19, 1946 in Wren, to […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday July 2, 2023 4:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. No injuries were reported. 11:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Rd. in Washington Township to investigate a report of theft. 11:40 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday July 1, 2023 12:40 a.m. – Deputies served warrants on issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for two people – Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas, 22, of Van Wert, for aggravated possession of drugs, and Faith Sevitz, 43, of Van Wert for a probation violation. Both are being held at the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday June 30, 2023 12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township on a report of reckless operation. 5:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Rd. in Hoaglin Township to investigate a complaint of threats. 12:33 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a location on Rockford […]
POSTED: 07/03/23 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Rain moved in shortly before Saturday’s Independence Day parade in downtown Van Wert and it may have kept some people away from the annual event. The parade began at the YWCA and went along Main St. to the YMCA. The July 4 celebration will continue on Tuesday with the Holiday at Home event from 11 […]
POSTED: 07/02/23 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club is reminding everyone that its annual Flea Market and Trade Days will be held from dawn to dusk, July 27-29, at 3385 Ohio 81, two miles east of Willshire. Admission and parking will be free and there will be all types of flea market items, […]
POSTED: 07/02/23 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert’s second brush pick up of 2023 is scheduled for Monday, July 10. Brush should be out by 7 a.m. that day. Place the brush by the curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc. The city will not pick up limbs larger than four inches in diameter or […]
POSTED: 07/02/23 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Golf Committee from Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $500 to the Wren Volunteer Fire Department. The Elks are known for their support of villages and small towns, not only within Van Wert County. These funds will enable the department to make purchases that otherwise would not have […]
POSTED: 07/02/23 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News