SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of random thoughts is focused mainly on high school football, including big numbers on opening night, tough schedules, great games, going for the win, a slim margin, a big upset and Flacco Fever. Video game numbers The final, official numbers are in from Friday’s Crestview vs. Parkway game. As […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lauren Gearhart (pictured above) was Van Wert’s top finisher at the Cougar Classic, which was held Saturday at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. Gearhart placed second at first singles, while teammate Ella Kimmel finished fourth at third singles. Elida was crowned as the team champion (50 points), followed by Lehman Catholic (25), St. […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Continental 0 CONTINENTAL — Lincolnview had no trouble with Continental as the Lancers cruised to a 25-16, 25-14, 25-9 win on Monday. Brooklyn Byrne had a match high 13 kills, while Delana Rank and Beth Hughes each posted 10 digs. Hughes tallied seven aces, and Makynlee Dickinson finished with […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Beverly A. Thomas, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Van Wert on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on April 25, 1932, Beverly lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and a deep dedication to family and community. Beverly married the love of […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 2:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 17 – a welfare check was conducted on a female in the 100 block of E. First St. Monday, August 18 – a welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of S. Fulton St. During the check, it was found that a domestic incident had occurred. Wednesday, August 20 […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 1:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 24, 2025 1:38 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a subject having cardiac issues. 4:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township. 5:16 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 1:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 23, 2025 1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert City Police Department. 8:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle. 8:59 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Douglas Dean Pruden, affectionately known as Deano, left us peacefully on August 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 19, 1949, in Van Wert, to the late Paul Douglas and Helen Elizabeth (McKee) Pruden, living his entire life here. On December 16, 1967, Dean married Jenny Rhodes. Together they shared 57 years of […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday, August 22, 2025 12:30 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing. 4:35 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling dizzy. 8:01 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 11:51 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 August 18 to August 22, 2025. Flanagan Builders LLC to Sean Flanagan, Alyssa Flanagan, Delphos inlots, lot 1191. Jeffery Ray McIntosh to Nathan Kline, Haleigh Kline, Van Wert inlots, lot 2100; lot […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers