Nancy B. Gardner, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday morning, February 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1946, in Van Wert, to Emmett L. and Mabel M. (Schul) Block. She married George Sanford “Sandy” Gardner on September 11, 1965, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 1988. She […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 28 – arrested Ana Ruiz Hernandez for OVI after a traffic stop in the 200 block of W. Main St. Monday, January 29 – a theft report was taken in the 1000 block of S. Shannon St. Monday, January 29 – took a report from Willow Bend Country Club regarding […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 11:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information Students from Van Wert High School competed in the “We the People” state competition last Friday at the Ohio Statehouse. The civics competition divides the class into six different panels, which must present on academic topics ranging from political philosophy, history, and contemporary issues. Students were expected to share their expertise on the […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday February 4, 2024 1:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township. No injuries were reported. 1:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to a report of telecommunications harassment. 7:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday February 3, 2024 12:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township on a report of a subject trespassing. 9:48 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday February 2, 2024 12:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 2:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on Convoy Road in Tully Township. No injuries were reported. 4:43 a.m. […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports Van Wert will open girls sectional tournament basketball play on the road, while Crestview and Lincolnview will open at home. Sectional draws were held Sunday afternoon using MaxPreps PRI (Ratings Performance Index) rankings, which differ from last year’s Martin RPI rankings. Also new to the northwest district this year is the higher […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview wrestler Levi Grace holds up a banner marking 100 career wins. Grace, who wrestles at 150 pounds, accomplished the feat during Saturday’s Ada Invitational. He becomes the second Knight wrestler to accomplish the milestone mark this season, with Gavin Grubb being the first. Check back this week for a story on Grace. Photo submitted
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Knights compete at Ada Invitational ADA — Levi Grace earned his 100th career win and Crestview finished 8th out of 18 teams at the Ada Wrestling Invitational on Saturday. In his final match of the day, Grace finished third in the 150 pound weight class with a 4-1 win over Braxton Frisch […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Crestview 65 Hicksville 40 HICKSVILLE — Four Crestview Knights finished in double figures and a fifth just missed, and the Knights picked up a 65-40 win at Hicksville on Saturday. Despite some early foul trouble, Wren Sheets led the way with 14 points, while Connor Sheets scored 12 points, including six in […]
POSTED: 02/05/24 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports