Ruth Virginia (Easley) Wallick, 101, a longtime resident of Grover Hill, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 12, 2025. Ruth was born April 26, 1924, in Defiance County to Lawrence and Bertha (Conn) Easley, who both preceded her in death. On June 29, 1952, Ruth married Reed W. Wallick. […]
POSTED: 05/15/25 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Five criminal defendants appeared for various and unrelated hearings between Thursday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 14 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Sentencings Ryan Acosta, 31, of Delphos, was sentenced to 4-6 years prison with credit for six days already […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 8:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is now accepting applications for its Traditional Undergraduate Scholarship Program for the upcoming academic year. This program supports students pursuing associate or baccalaureate degrees in any field of study. Eligibility criteria Students may receive a maximum of three annual scholarships and must reapply each year to maintain eligibility. […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Tia Bowden/special to the VW independent The Brumback Library is thrilled announce the launch of its annual Summer Reading Program, kicking off on Saturday, May 31 and running through August 2. Open to children, teens, and adults, this year’s theme – ‘Color Your World’ – encourages readers of all ages to explore new stories, […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert man convicted of involuntary slaughter in connection with the death of his stepfather nearly 20 months ago was sentenced this morning in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Larry Andrus Jr., 50, was sentenced by Judge Martin D. Burchfield to 6-9 years in a state prison on the first […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 10:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Roy Waddles age 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, at his residence in Harrison Township. Born on November 25, 1940, in Topmost, Kentucky to Clinis and Sarah Belle “Essie” (Osborne) Waddles, Roy married the love of his life, Doris (Hall) Waddles on July 6, 1963, and she survives. Survivors also include two […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:36 a.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Union Township for a brush fire. 6:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shenk Road […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It was a decision that wasn’t entirely unexpected. Some are applauding it, others are indifferent at best. On Tuesday, Major League League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced he was lifting lifetime bans of 16 now-deceased players, including Pete Rose and many of the infamous Chicago Black Sox players. There had been speculation […]
POSTED: 05/14/25 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — To stay at the current location or move to a new one? That’s a question the Crestview Local Schools Board of Education is expected to ponder in the coming weeks, regarding the football stadium and track. During Monday night’s monthly meeting, the school board discussed the difference between keeping the […]
POSTED: 05/13/25 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School recently held its Senior Awards Convocation for the Class of 2025 in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Seniors were honored and recognized for their academic and athletic achievements garnered over the past four years, and several students were acknowledged during the awards program. Van […]
POSTED: 05/13/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News