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 29 through October 3, 2025. Estate of Julie G. Sperry to Davis Farms LTD – a portion of Section 16 in Ridge Township. Fischer Plumbing & Heating Inc to Marlin Investments […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
VW independent staff/submitted information The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal UTV crash which occurred on Defiance Trail near Bloomlock Road in Allen County’s Marion Township. It occurred shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday, when a 2021 Polaris Ranger, operated by Rachel A. Berelsman, 28, of Spencerville, was traveling northwest […]
POSTED: 10/06/25 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert and Convoy Fire Departments are teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote Fire Prevention Week October 5-11, and this year’s theme, “Charge Into Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.” This year’s focus on lithium-ion batteries works to better educate the public about […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A pair of power outage affected AEP customers in the Van Wert area on Saturday. The first outage occurred at 9:37 a.m. affecting 749 customers. Power was restored at 11:11 a.m. and the cause of the outage remains under investigation. The second outage was on a much smaller scale – it affected […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research to offer residents the opportunity to have their well water tested. If your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for your water’s safety. If you have never had your water […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Parkway High School student government is inviting the Panther community to the school’s annual homecoming football game this Friday night against Fort Recovery. This year’s homecoming court includes (back row, left to right) junior attendant Piper Eguia, sophomore attendant Maria Buogo and freshman attendant Hadley Stover. Senior queen candidates are (front row, left to […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and 14 other law enforcement agencies participated in last week’s Ohio ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force “Operation Perp Rally.” While no arrests were made locally, the effort did result in 17 arrests, mainly in northeast Ohio. During the four-day operation, law enforcement officers posed […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information OHIO CITY — The “In Case Of Death” series continues this Wednesday, October 8 at St. Paul’s Church in Ohio City. This study is to aid in preparing our affairs so that it will be easier on the ones who must deal with our estate. This week, the church will feature a talk […]
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about the shotgun and goal line situations, the tush push and padded concussion helmet covers. Q: I’m not going to mention any teams – I have seen multiple teams not do it. Why don’t high school teams when on the one yard line or less have […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports COLDWATER — Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert made the trek to southern Mercer County to compete in Saturday’s Coldwater Lions Club Invitational. The Crestview boys team had a strong showing, finishing third out of 22 teams. Derek Young was the top finisher for the Knights, placing fifth with a time of 16:13. […]
POSTED: 10/05/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports