Margaret Evelyn Gamble

Margaret Evelyn Gamble, 92, of Willshire, was called home to be with the Lord at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest Memory Care in Decatur, Indiana. Margaret was born in Putnam County on March 25, 1931, to John and Evelyn (Dangler) Craine, who both preceded her in death. Margaret was married to […]

Overnight fire

The Van Wert Fire Department, Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert County CERT were dispatched to an overnight house fire at 671 High Street. The call came in at 2:53 a.m. this morning. The residents were able to get out safely and emergency crews were at the scene for about three hours. Check back […]

Crestview Bd. prepping for next school year

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY – The 2024-2025 school year was the focus of Thursday’s Crestview Local Schools Board of Education meeting. The agenda included several personnel moves/reassignments that will take place during the upcoming school year. Alicia Perrott will be reassigned to the gifted intervention specialist position; Ellen Jones will be reassigned to the technology […]

Bond set for suspected drug dealer

VW independent staff Bond has been set at $100,000, with a 10 percent provision, for a Van Wert man arrested during a Wednesday morning raid at his Lincoln Highway apartment. Kyle Greishaber, 38, remains in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility, and is currently charged with possession of methamphetamine, a third degree felony. He was […]

Motorcycle-car crash

Officers with the Van Wert Police Department wrote down information after a motorcycle ran into the back of a car on S. Shannon St. on Friday. The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. The motorcyclist was taken from the scene for treatment, but no other details are available. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer

LHS Theatre to present Tons of Money

Submitted information Get ready for an entertaining weekend of laughter as Lincolnview High School Theatre presents Alan Ayckbourn’s witty comedy “Tons of Money,” at the Van Wert Civic Theatre. This hilarious production will feature two separate casts, the Lancer Blue Cast performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3. The […]

Changes made to college prop bets

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine applauded changes to Ohio sports wagering rules issued Friday that would remove collegiate prop bets from the list of legal bets that can be placed under Ohio’s contractual rules for operators. “The Ohio Casino Control Commission took quick action to protect student athletes from unnecessary and […]

Calendar contest winners

Each year the Van Wert County Prosecutor’s Office sponsors a “Draw to be Drug Free” calendar contest for each of the local elementary schools, grades 1-4. Shown are Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva J. Yarger, School Resource Officers Bryon Wells, John Gabriel, and Samuel Brumett, and winners Leena S., Violet F., Theodore M., Makynleigh M., […]

Cougars shoot well, down Bath 62-42

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor LIMA — Once Van Wert got on a roll, the Cougars were nearly unstoppable. The Cougars put together their best shooting night of the season and won the Western Buckeye League finale, 62-42 over Bath on Friday. The victory snapped Van Wert’s 10-game losing streak. “The first word that comes to mind […]

Cougars win!

Van Wert enjoyed a 62-42 win over Bath on Friday. Conner Campbell (top left) and Kaden Shaffer (right) were key players in the victory. Also pictured are Van Wert’s five seniors, Rylan Miller, Colin Haggerty, Shaffer, Gage Stemen and Campbell. Photos courtesy of Monica Campbell