Lions Club event scheduled for Friday

Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — A reminder that the Middle Point Lions Club will hold a benefit auction and ice cream social on Friday at the Middle Point Community Building. Food will be available starting at 5 p.m, and the auction will begin at 6 p.m. The auction will feature a number of great items […]

Train show donations

The Venedocia Lions Club and Laing Family Dentistry were among the many businesses and organizations that gave donations for this weekend’s Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show and Swap. The donations will allow show officials to give gratuities to exhibitors who bring their model railroad layouts and displays to the show at the Van Wert […]

Vernon D. Pontsler

Vernon D. Pontsler, 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:48 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Van Wert Manor.  He was born July 24, 1934, in Rockford, to Charles William and Grace Helen (Sharp) Pontsler, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Shirley Tomlinson on January 29, 1955, and together they […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 7/23/2024

Tuesday July 23, 2024 12:04 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen. 2:36 a.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Main Street in the Village of Convoy. The incident […]

Phase II of YMCA’s pool project underway

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert YMCA recently entered Phase II of its Hathaway-Kemper Natatorium renovation project. The first phase investment reached $130,000 and included replacing the sand filter system and geo-thermal heating system for pool temperature regulation. The Phase II investment is $128,000 and is focused on replacing a roof system that was […]

Local pizzeria to be featured on show

VW independent staff/submitted information Local restaurant Wild Willy’s will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early August.  America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on August 7.  Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an […]

Downtown work

Tuesday was a busy day in downtown Van Wert. Among the many things that took place – the arrival of the refurbished National Bank Clock, work on Main St. buildings and at the First United Methodist Church. Bob Barnes photos

Liquor Control issues DORA refresher

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — With summer in full swing, the state’s Division of Liquor Control is encouraging Ohioans to brush up on guidelines regarding local Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, since rules can vary between DORAs throughout the state. Following their legalization in 2015, more than 150 DORAs are now scattered throughout the state, offering […]

Sealing work continues on U.S. 30

VW independent staff U.S. 30 westbound between Liberty Union Road and the Indiana state line will be restricted to one lane through next Friday, August 2. A width restriction of 10 feet will be in place during the project. Chip sealing is underway and will followed by fog sealing to secure the rock. All motorists […]

Donald B. Harter

Donald B. Harter, 68, of Ohio City, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Van Wert on January 18, 1956, to Max D. and Virginia “Ginny” (Scott) Harter. He married the former Kimberly High on April 17, 1982. He retired in 2019 as owner/operator of Harter Farm […]