Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $150 to the Van Wert Peony Festival Committee. The money will go toward the Peony Festival Scholarship Program. The Elks, nationally, are only second to the United States Government in the number of scholarships that are given out each year. Van Wert […]
POSTED: 04/23/24 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Rae Justine (Hunter) Frey, 92, joined her loving husband, William E., for eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a struggle with breast cancer. She was born July 29, 1931, in Scott, to Ben and Myra (Burris) Hunter, who both preceded her in death. She married William E. Frey, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Larry G. Dickerhoof, 70, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday evening, April 21, 2024, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. He was born on November 21, 1953, in Hicksville, to Loren Allen Dickerhoof and Maybelle Edythe (Ebersole) Dickerhoof, who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include his twin sister, Sherry Subler of Delphos, and […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 3:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kathy L. Martin went home to Jesus Sunday (just like she wanted) evening, April 21, 2024, in Avon, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1954, in Van Wert, to Thomas and Betty Dailey, who both preceded her in death. Her brothers, Steve and Mike Dailey also preceded her in death. She is survived by her […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Linda L. (McClellan) Lund, 76, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Hicksville, to Lee and Betty (Severance) McClellan, who both preceded her in death. A 1965 graduate of Van Wert High School, Linda went on to earn her […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 10:09 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson Get ready to experience the magic of the King of Pop as MJ LIVE, the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show takes the stage at Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26. Tickets to this fan favorite start at the economical price of only $29. Direct from the entertainment […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 14 – officers responded to a miscellaneous incident in the 1200 block of S. Washington St. Sunday, April 14 – arrested Brittney Barajas for theft in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. Monday, April 15 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 100 block of S. Wayne […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday April 21, 2024 12:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 1:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway. 1:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday April 20, 2024 1:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence on Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City. 2:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township on a complaint of trespassing. 8:46 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday April 19, 2024 2:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen. 11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Jackson Township for a report of a stray dog. 12:08 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 04/22/24 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement