Laura I. (Keipper) Mason, 58, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:13 a.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born November 9, 1966, at Fort Benning, in Columbus, Georgia to Martha E. (Schilling) and Robert V. Keipper, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her only […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 11:09 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Saturday, October 25, 2025 1:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a noise complaint. 3:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 4:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson “Yacht Rock the Dock” featuring the original artists in concert playing some of the most iconic hits from one of Rock’s greatest eras – Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, and Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player), will come together for a magical night performing all of their 1970s and 1980s Billboard Top 40 […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 10:54 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Friday, October 24, 2025 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 1:00 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain. 1:17 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Donald Eugene Evans, 88, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at the Homestead Assisted Living of Van Wert. He was born on March 12, 1937, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the son of William J. Evans and Maude E. (Thatcher) Evans, who both preceded him in death. Donald is survived […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County is helping expand community support and resources for those experiencing housing insecurity and exposure to extreme weather. Thanks to a grant from Flagstar Bank, applied for by United Way Executive Director Ashley Bultemeier, Haven of Hope received funding to purchase a building at 227 […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from October 20-24, 2025. John R. McGinnis, Emily J. Banks to John R. McGinnis, Emily J. Banks – a portion of Section 9 in Liberty Township. Michelle Ann Tompkins, Billy Tompkins, Elizabeth Ellen […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
VW independent sports A record-shattering season has translated into Crestview running back Braxton Leeth being named Northwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year in balloting done by conference coaches. During the 10-game regular season. Leeth, a 6-0 185 pound senior, rushed for a school record 2,274 yards and 31 touchdowns on 274 carries. He set […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
All sorts of creatures, monsters, ghosts and goblins, along with a cast of superheroes past to present lined the downtown area Saturday morning. Main Street Van Wert held its annual trick or treat event, the First United Methodist Church offered trunk or treat, and the Peony Festival Committee held a costume judging event and offered goodies at […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Auditions for Ohio Has Talent! 2026 are set for Friday and Saturday, November 7-8 in Van Wert. Audition applications are available at www.comhealthpro.org/events-page. The top acts selected will perform in the Ohio Has Talent! February 28, 2026 show at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. All entertainment talents are welcome including single and group acts. […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News