Gladys L. Agler, 105, of Ohio City, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. She was born on January 30, 1919, in Liberty Township, the daughter of Henry W. and Jessie A. (Bolenbaugh) Hoffman, who both preceded her in death. On August 22, 1942, she married Lester Carl […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 5:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Darrell D. “Ozzy” Hoverman, 63, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on November 23, 1961, in Van Wert, to Jim and Janet (DeBolt) Hoverman. Darrell had worked various jobs over the years and had enjoyed doing bodywork. He previously operated Sherrick’s […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 5:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
A celebration of life for Rodger D. Hoffman, 71, who passed away December 19, 2024, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, 1197 Elks Drive. Family and friends are encouraged to come and celebrate a life well lived.
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday January 12, 2025 3:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 9:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 3:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 2:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday January 11, 2025 1:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Wren for a report of reckless driving. 4:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Rhodes Mill Road in Willshire Township for a report of a vehicle off the roadway. 4:46 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday January 10, 2025 11:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bebb Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located. 11:30 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township. 1:43 p.m. […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 12:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Jasper Clarence “Jay” Mitchell went home to sing with the angels on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and heart disease with the help of the Lord. He was born on October 24, 1943, in Kenvir, Kentucky, and passed away peacefully in St. Louis, Missouri. He was predeceased by his […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 12:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, January 5 – a vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of E. Crawford St. Sunday, January 5 – a welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of S. Washington St. Sunday, January 5 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 1300 block of Leeson Ave. Sunday, January […]
POSTED: 01/13/25 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information An early Saturday afternoon crash sent two people to the hospital, one via medical helicopter. According to a report from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at appoximately 12:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Van Wert Decatur Road, not far […]
POSTED: 01/12/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Crestview Local Schools Board of Eduction will hold its 2025 organizational meeting, followed by the board’s regular monthly meeting tonight. The annual organizational meeting is required by law and must be held no later than January 15. It includes the election of a president and vice-president for this year, setting dates […]
POSTED: 01/12/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News