The National Weather Service Northern Indiana is hosting a series of Skywarn training sessions throughout its service area, including one in Van Wert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as limited seating is available. To pre-register, click here. Those wishing to become Skywarn spotters (recommended […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A Van Wert man arrested in connection with a shooting incident last Wednesday made a court appearance on Friday and will appear in court again this week. Records from Van Wert Municipal Court indicate Yusef Abdulrahman, 50, is currently charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, a fourth […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its Pancakes & Sausage Day, dine-in or carryout, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Venedocia Lions Building. The cost is a freewill donation, and two pound packages of fresh sausage will be sold separately. Proceeds from Saturday’s event will […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert’s Breese Bollenbacher (right) prepares to square off against his opponent, David Grimes of CVCA, during Saturday’s 285 pound second round consolation match at the Division II OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Schottenstein Center. Grimes won the match via pin (2:03), ending Bollenbacher’s season at 40-14. Photo courtesy of Chad Hirschy
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The 50th annual Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state championships will tip off Friday afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena. The state semifinals concluded Sunday evening at sites around Ohio, with the winners advancing to Dayton this Friday and Saturday, March 14-15. All seven state championship games will be televised […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Carol C. “Cleona” Miller, 82, of Van Wert, passed away Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding. She was born May 29, 1942, in Grover Hill, to Everett and Violet (Fruchey) McClure, who both preceded her death. On June 17, 1962, she married Garry D. Miller, who preceded her in […]
POSTED: 03/09/25 at 3:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Patricia J. Chapman, of Van Wert, locally known as Jennifer’s great aunt Pat, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on August 20, 1931, in Van Wert to John and Ruth (Sudlow) Groh, who both preceded her in death, Pat lived a life rich in love and family. Pat […]
POSTED: 03/08/25 at 4:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Robert W. Harter, 90, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born April 28, 1934, in Jennings Township, to John W. and Bertha (Wheeler) Harter. Surviving are his children, Nanette Harter of Kehei, Hawaii, Pamela Beamer, Melanie (Will) Levy and Warren Harter, all of Van Wert; three grandchildren, Madison (Dennis) Shelton, […]
POSTED: 03/08/25 at 4:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were dispatched to Central Insurance shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning after nearby residents heard a loud popping sound. After investigating, emegency responders learned the sound was caused by a piece of HVAC equipment that had malfunctioned. The piece of equipment was isolated and shut […]
POSTED: 03/08/25 at 10:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Fire Department has announced the promotion of Doug Edelbrock to the rank of fire captain. He was sworn Friday in by Mayor Ken Markward, with his wife Kaitlyn and daughter Zoey by his side. Fire Chief Jon Jones and Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming were also present at the […]
POSTED: 03/07/25 at 10:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News