Curtis (Curt) Eddins, 73, of Van Wert, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. He was born August 21, 1951, in Lima, a son of Willie Eddins Sr. and Alice (Bursey) both of whom are deceased. Surviving are children: Carmen (Jason) Heffner of Convoy, […]
POSTED: 06/13/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dennis Clay, 74, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his residence in Palmetto, Florida. He was born on March 23, 1951, in Van Wert, to Ned Clay and Mary (Mihm) Clay, who both preceded him in death. Dennis leaves behind one son, Shawn Clay of Van Wert; grandchildren, Lee and Dennis, and several great-grandchildren; […]
POSTED: 06/13/25 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer; no injuries were reported. 9:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a utility […]
POSTED: 06/13/25 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Van Wert Police Department, will team up tonight in Van Wert to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County. As part of the effort, the Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Van Wert Police Department […]
POSTED: 06/13/25 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback returns to the VW independent Sports page and will run each Friday until the start of the fall sports season. With the OHSAA state baseball tournament taking place this weekend, this week’s Friday Flashback goes back six years, to the 2019 high school baseball postseason, when the Van Wert Cougars […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre launched its 2025–2026 season by honoring the outstanding work of its performers, directors, designers, and volunteers at its annual meeting and awards banquet. The evening was a celebration of the community’s talent, creativity, and commitment to the arts. The biggest winner of the night was The […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Family Healthcare of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert has cut the ribbon on its new pharmacy. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning at Family Healthcare’s facility on Westwood Drive. It provides in-house pharmacy services to patients and the community, and features competitive pricing, a sliding fee discount, curbside pickup and […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15 give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This includes Lake Erie and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers. […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department responded to a 911 call shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday to the 200 block of N. Jefferson St. Upon arrival, the complex was being evacuated and contained smoke. Police and firefighters entered and searched the building making sure everyone was out. Firefighters determined the fire was electrical and damage to the […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a passenger car and bicyclist in the Village of Paulding. The crash occurred on Emerald Road near Tom-Tim Drive at approximately 6:15 Thursday evening. The preliminary investigation revealed that two bicyclists were […]
POSTED: 06/12/25 at 7:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News