Submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is happy to announce that Jack Clark from Delphos represented Van Wert Lodge at the State Hoop Shoot contest held in Newark, Ohio, February 22. Jack, who attends Delphos St. John’s, hit 22-of-25 attempts and placed first in the 10-11 boys age […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger J. Trentman, 65, of Fort Jennings, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 29, 1959, to John and Norma (Rode) Trentman. Roger is survived by his wife of almost 42 years, Diane (Dray); children, Renee (Stephen) Jacquemin, Travis (Melinda) Trentman, […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson Country music fans are in for a treat as the multi-award-winning band Lonestar takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13. Presented by Superior Credit Union and supported by TekniPlex, this highly anticipated concert promises an evening filled with chart-topping hits and heartfelt performances. With […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 2:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Van Wert Police Sunday, February 16 – a traffic stop was initiated on W. Ervin Rd. near S. Shannon St. The driver was later arrested for OVI. Sunday, February 16 – a burglary was reported in the 700 block of S. Tyler St. Monday, February 17 – a report was made in reference to a […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday February 23, 2025 4:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia to assist with an unruly juvenile. 7:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township. 8:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 8:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 10:52 a.m. – Dispatched […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place between February 18-21. Ladonna L. Sieker, Ladonna Siefker to Alan Brotherwood, Ruth Brotherwood, Delphos inlots, lot 716. Austen C. Stukey, Brooke L. Stukey, Brooke Stukey to Austen C. Stukey, Brooke L.Stukey, a portion of Section […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Friday February 21, 2025 7:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 8:02 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a civil dispute. 8:36 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 02/24/25 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Columbus Grove defenders swarm around Crestview’s Kaci Gregory during Saturday’s Division VI district championship game between the Bulldogs and the Lady Knights. That swarming defense allowed Columbus Grove to win the game and the district title 55-43. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/23/25 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man accused of causing a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two Van Wert County men last fall is scheduled to be sentenced this Wednesday. Timothy Kiester, 61, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, will be sentenced at 1 p.m. in Van Wert Municipal Court. He was convicted on two counts of […]
POSTED: 02/23/25 at 10:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News