Dennis Lee Doster, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Van Crest Nursing Home in Payne, Ohio. Dennis was born on November 3, 1935, to Foster “Hank” Doster and Gladys Stair, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 13, 1955, he married Helen Kay Tinlin, who survives him. Dennis graduated […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 3:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Betty J. Uncapher, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished member of the Van Wert community, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on March 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, Betty lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and community. On August 9, 1952, she married […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 2:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 7 – arrested Zachary S. Craig for persistent disorderly conduct and possession of drug abuse instruments. The arrest was made in the 300 block of W. Maple Ave. Sunday, September 7 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 1200 block of W. Main St. Monday, September 8 – officers handled […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, September 14, 2025 12:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of a noise disturbance. 1:35 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for fheft. Jody A. Taylor, 43, of Jackson Township, was transported to the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 2:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 13, 2025 4:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a report of an activated car alarm. 8:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. 10:45 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Antonia Alvarez, 81, bid farewell to this world and was reunited with her loving husband in heaven on September 13th, 2025. She was born on March 13th, 1944 to Jose and Antonia Torrez in Ropesville, Texas. She married her husband, John, on March 23, 1962. Together they welcomed two children, Lisa Alvarez and Amy (Adam) […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:42 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Anne Louise Bowen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Van Wert Manor on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on February 20, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana, and lived her formative years with her family in Wren, building a life filled with love, community, and service. […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Friday, September 12, 2025 9:57 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire and EMS, Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Union Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Cody Matthew Motycka, 33, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, September 12, 2025, as a result of a two vehicle accident on the Van Wert-Paulding County line. Cody was born on November 9, 1991, in Van Wert the son of Nichole Ann Galyk of Van Wert and Matthew Charles (Nicole) Motycka of Willshire. On […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from September 8-12, 2025. Bernard E. Waltz Irrevocable Trust, Bernard E. Waltz Irrevocable Trust TR, Patrick J. Waltz TR, Lori A. Wermer TR to Austin Anderson, Devyn Anderson, Van Wert inlots, lot 3381; […]
POSTED: 09/15/25 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers