The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place April 21-25, 2025. Micheal L. Richardson, Michelle R. Richardson to Jacqueline Dreahn, Justin Dreahn, Van Wert inlots, lot 3890. Robert Cozad, Robert J. Cozad to Robert J. Cozad, Robert Cozad, Sharon K. Dowler, Ohio City […]
POSTED: 04/28/25 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Quincy Thompson As the curtain closes on a successful spring season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, we pause to recognize those who made it all happen. From dedicated volunteers to generous sponsors, Van Wert Live thrives because of the people behind the scenes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in every event. Whether […]
POSTED: 04/28/25 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Volunteers are a big part of what makes each event at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center a success. Photos submitted
POSTED: 04/28/25 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
“Life is a Masquerade, So Let’s Have a Ball” was the theme of this year’s Van Wert High School prom. Students transformed the gym specifically for the Phantom of the Opera-themed event. It was also prom night at Crestview and the theme was “I See the Light” from the movie Tangled. Lincolnview’s prom is this […]
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Starting today, extended early in-person voting hours will be offered ahead of the May 6 special/primary election. Below is the list of hours leading up to Election Day. Early in-person ballots may be cast at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert. Registered voters must […]
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Chapter of PERI (Public Employee Retirees Inc.) will be holding its first chapter meeting of 2025 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Van Wert County Board of Elections, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert. Amy Carles of the Ohio Consumers Council will be the speaker. Retired public […]
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview’s 4×200 relay team set a new school record at the Troy Relays on Friday. The quartet of Liam Putman, Drayden Hoffman, Hayden Perrott and Braxton Leeth finished fourth overall but set the new Crestview record with a time of 1:32.11. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports It wasn’t easy, but Lincolnview took both ends of a softball doubleheader against visiting Hicksville on Saturday. The Lancers won the first game 1-0, with Sylvia Longstreth’s fourth inning RBI single that scored Lainey Spear accounting for the game’s only run. Meanwhile freshman Ila Hughes held the Aces at bay, allowing just […]
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday April 24, 2025 1:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Delphos Jennings Road in Washington Township for a complaint of threats. 5:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on […]
POSTED: 04/27/25 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Figures released this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show unemployment increased in eight counties, decreased in 64 counties and was unchanged in 16 counties during the month of March. One of the counties that saw an increase was Van Wert County, but it was ever so slight. […]
POSTED: 04/25/25 at 9:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News