VW independent staff/submitted information SWANTON — On Sunday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. All of the students were nominated by Congressman Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a pair of OHSAA announcements, big shoes to fill, and a question. OHSAA announcement I Last week, the Ohio High School Athletic Association issued a press release that more or less said one year of splitting up the girls and boys state tournaments, with […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information MONTREY TOWNSHIP — The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a late Monday morning crash in Putnam County that left one person dead and another with serious injuries. It occurred just before 11 a.m. at U.S. 224 and Ohio 66 near Ottoville. Dorothy Smith, 72, of Anderson, […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 4:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Betty Lou (Baer) Wyandt, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born January 15, 1929, in Van Wert County to Glenn and Annetta E. (Upp) Baer, Betty married the love of her life, Milo Wyandt, on June 24, 1951, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Together they shared 73 beautiful years of marriage […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 2:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dewey VanWynsberghe, of Van Wert, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1964, in Van Wert, son of Raymond T. VanWynsberghe, Jr. and Patty (Gillespie) VanWynsberghe. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; his daughters, Una and Siska; his mother, a brother, Danny (Rose Marie) VanWynsberghe of Key West, […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 12:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson At Van Wert Live, it takes a talented and passionate team to bring unforgettable live entertainment experiences to our community. In our “Get to Know the Team” series, we’re spotlighting the individuals who make the magic happen behind the scenes. This week, we sat down with Weston Thompson, our Creative & Media […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 12:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Frank Odean Campbell, 66, of Middle Point, passed from this life on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Van Wert, surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1958, in Van Wert, to Donald and Phyllis (Boroff) Campbell, who preceded him in death. On May 18, 1985, Frank married the love of his life, the […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 12:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 27 – Lachmond Bratton was arrested on an active warrant. The arrest was made in the 1400 block of Leeson Ave. Sunday, April 27 – arrested a juvenile for assaulting a peace officer and obstructing official business. Sunday, April 27 – a menacing by stalking report was taken on S. […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday May 4, 2025 1:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing. 9:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist a disabled motorist. 5:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Carmean Street in […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday May 3, 2025 2:16 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Walnut Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with a laceration. 9:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of […]
POSTED: 05/05/25 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement