Donald D. “Vits” Smith, 55, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 15, 1968, in Van Wert, to Donald J. and Joan (Silvers) Smith. On November 21, 1998, he married the former Kari Abbott. He retired from Van Wert City Schools with over 22 years […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Linda Jean Bigham, 66, of Van Wert, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ at 4:52 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio after a two-month battle with cancer. She was born on December 25, 1957, in Ohio City, the daughter of Roger Lee and Mary Floreen (Bolenbaugh) Bigham. […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 3:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Larry R. “Peach” Miller, 78, passed away Monday morning, May 20, 2024, following a year’s long battle with cancer at his home in Van Wert. He was born on March 5, 1946, in Van Wert the son of Kenneth and Marjorie (Wortman) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On May 13, 1989, he married […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 2:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson Get ready to rock and roll with the highly anticipated Feel Good Fridays kickoff concert at this year’s Peony Festival. Join us at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, for an electrifying evening featuring the sensational band, Whoa Man! This dynamic group is dedicated to celebrating the powerful women who have shaped the […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Timothy Martin Oechsle, 69, of St. Marys, passed away Friday afternoon, May 17, 2024, at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. He was born on February 10, 1955, in Findlay, the son of Marvin Franklin and Miriam Iris (Exline) Oechsle, who both preceded him in death. On May 17, 1975, he married the former Julia […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports Another NWC baseball title has led to top honors for Lincolnview head coach Eric Fishpaw and one of his players. Fishpaw has been named NWC Co-Coach of the Year, along with Kasey Krendyl of Bluffton. Fishpaw has guided the Lancers to an 18-6 (8-0 NWC) record, an outright NWC championship, the fourth […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 10:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 12 – arrested Haleigh Bryson, 28, on an outstanding warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court. Sunday, May 12 – a fight was reported in the 600 block of N. Race St. Sunday, May 12 – arrested Sidney Samuel Shoffstall, 56, on an outstanding warrant while in the 1300 block […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday May 19, 2024 12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Union Pleasant Road in Pleasant Township on a complaint of trespassing. 12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Boroff Road in Ridge Township to check for a vehicle that Celina Police were attempting to locate. 1:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday May 18, 2024 1:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 2:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday May 17, 2024 12:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township on a complaint of reckless driving. 12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a loose horse in the road. 5:31 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS […]
POSTED: 05/20/24 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement