SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers entirely around high school football, including new non-conference opponents, bonus football, 8-man to 11-man and preseason polls. Back-to-back/MAC to MAC Crestview has a new Week No. 2 opponent this year and it won’t be an easy one. Four-time defending state champion Marion Local will come […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert, Crestview at Defiance Invitational DEFIANCE — Van Wert finished seventh and Crestview 14th at the 16-team Defiance Citizens National Bank Boys Golf Invitational at Eagle Rock Golf Course on Monday. The Cougars (349) were led by Carter Wright, who shot an 81. He was followed by Griff McCracken (84), Brock […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert’s summer of music and community fun wraps up in spectacular style this Friday, August 8, as the final Feel Good Friday of the season brings the Boy Band Review to Fountain Park. This free outdoor concert kicks off at 7:30 p.m., but the party starts well before then with Main Street Van Wert’s Block […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 6:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
James F. “Jim” Sperry, 83, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Van Wert, the area where he was born and spent his life. Born on May 6, 1942, in Van Wert, Jim was the son of Velma and Ralph Sperry. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 6:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 27 – Corbin J. Cornelius was arrested for receiving stolen property. The arrest was made in the 100 block of N. Harrison St. Sunday, July 27 – a fight was reported in the 600 block of S. Washington St. Sunday, July 27 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 11:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 3, 2025 1:10 a.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township. The report was unfounded and was discovered to have been caused by a phone that fell off a vehicle. 1:27 a.m. – Deputies spoke with […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 11:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Dena L. Shartzer, 64, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home in Haviland. Dena was born on December 4, 1960, in Xenia, to Charles and Elva JoAnne (Halter) Ferguson, who both preceded her in death. On April 24, 1979, she married Donald Shartzer. They moved to Haviland and resided there for the […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Saturday, August 2, 2025 3:14 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 3:57 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 1, 2025 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert City Police Department. 7:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Production Drive in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog. 10:24 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from July 28 to August 1, 2025. Bradley Mendenhall, Lydia Mendenhall to Elijah C. Farmer, Cassidy Farmer, Van Wert inlots, lot 3569. Donna Louise Thomas, Carolee A. Horner, Donna L. Thomas, David E. […]
POSTED: 08/04/25 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers