The Van Wert County Courthouse

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The following transfers took place between February 10-14. Lauren Brent Calvert, Carol Calvert to 7062 Investments LLC, Van Wert subvisions, lot 364. Mason Webster, Amanda Wester to Steven L. Spencer, Emily M. Spencer, Scott inlots, lot 57, lot 58. […]

POSTED: 02/18/25 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — A brief discussion was held on proposed upgrades to Crestview’s athletic facilities and more discussion will be held, after Treasurer Ashley Whetsel said she’s not comfortable with the projected $10 million price tag until some questions are answered. During Monday night’s Crestview Local Schools Board of Education meeting, Whetsel said […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff/submitted information Vantage Career Center will be offering an opportunity for local community members, interested adult and high school students, parents, alumni, and associate school district staff to explore Vantage programs at the annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, February 24. The Open House is a celebration of […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information Now through March 16, area Girl Scout entrepreneurs will be out and about the community at local businesses, holding drive-through cookie booths, setting up cookie stands in their neighborhood, and taking online orders to ensure cookie lovers can enjoy all their favorite Girl Scout Cookies. This year’s lineup includes the perennially popular Thin […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent staff CONVOY — Second round interviews for the position of Crestview Local Schools will take place Tuesday night. The school board will meet at 5 p.m. in the board office and will immediately go into executive session to interview the two finalists for the job. The interviews were originally scheduled to take place […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around boys and girls tournament basketball, Crestview hoops, a pair of powerhouses and Myles Garrett. Here we go Boys sectional tournaments tip off tonight and the Van Wert Cougars will start things off by hosting Kenton in the Division IV semifinals. Best of luck to […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports

VW independent sports/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Friday was a busy day for the Van Wert swim team at Bowling Green State University as the boys put together a very strong showing by placing seventh as a team at the OHSAA Division II swim meet. Sam Houg qualfied for state in three different events. He […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports

By Quincy Thompson A beloved classic is coming to life in a whole new way at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center! The Wizard of Oz on Ice will enchant audiences at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, offering a magical evening perfect for the whole family. Presented by 1st Federal of Van Wert and supported by Fuerst Family […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment

VW independent sports Crestview’s Wren Sheets has been named the Northwest Conference Player of the Year in balloting done by conference coaches. Spencerville head coach Kevin Sensabaugh, who led the Bearcats to a 20-2 (6-1 NWC) regular season record and a share of the NWC championship, was named NWC Coach of the Year.  After 22 […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 12:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports

Stephen Wayne Conrad, 75, of Clewiston, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his daughter Christy at his side. He courageously battled cancer for the past 1 1/2 years. He was born on July 6, 1949, in Paoli, Indiana, the son of Everett and Virginia (Morrison) Conrad, who both preceded him in […]

POSTED: 02/17/25 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries