Submitted information Claire Keysor, daughter of Mike and Leah Keysor, will present her senior vocal recital at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at First Baptist Church, 13887 Jennings Road, Van Wert. She will perform works by Patterson, Bernstein, Webber, Giordani, Hahn, Flaherty, Copland, and Howland. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Annette Hoverman. She has […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 6:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
A special night of music will be presented at the First Baptist Church, 13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. 12 students from Appalachian Bible College – the Jubilate English Handbell Choir – will worship the Lord through handbells, stringed instruments, drama, testimonies and singing. Everyone is welcome to attend. Photo […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 6:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
By Quincy Thompson As Mother’s Day weekend approaches, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is gearing up to host a captivating performance by the renowned Dallas String Quartet on Friday, May 10. Offering a unique twist on contemporary music infused with the elegance of instrumental artistry, this event promises to be a delightful treat for music […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 2:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information A chase that began in northeast Indiana ended in Paulding County early Monday morning. At 2:12 a.m. the Ohio State Highway Patrol was notified by Indiana law enforcement of a vehicle pursuit that began in Angola, Indiana, and continued into Williams County. Troopers with the Defiance Post successfully deployed tire deflation […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 2:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
This crash involving a truck and tractor injured at least one person this morning. It occurred on Ohio 116 north of Ohio 81 in Jennings Township. The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Spencerville Fire Department were summoned to the scene. OSHP continues to investigate the accident. Photo courtesy of […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Monday, April 22 – officers arrested Sarah L. Collier on an outstanding warrant from Paulding County Common Pleas Court. Monday, April 22 – took a report for criminal trespass that occurred in the 200 block of S. Tyler St. Monday, April 22 – a report was taken in the 900 block of […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday April 28, 2024 12:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township on a report of reckless driving. 1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check for debris in the roadway. 2:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
James A. Fleagle, 73, passed away Friday evening, April 26, 2024, at his home in Van Wert. He was born on April 20, 1951, in St. Marys, the son of LaMar Devore and Norene Ann (Utley) Fleagle, who both preceded him in death. On December 22, 1978, he was married to the former Karen E. […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Saturday April 27, 2024 6:49 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Neel Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject reported as not breathing. 9:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of an abandoned vehicle. 11:54 […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office continues to mourn the loss of Chief Deputy Adam Clark. Clark, 37, passed away Friday evening and the Sheriff’s Office made the announcement on Facebook early Saturday afternoon, prompting hundreds of responses from the public. “Adam was a positive influence on everyone he met,” Sheriff Tom […]
POSTED: 04/29/24 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: News