Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks selected Lincolnview High School senior Delana Rank (pictured above), and Vantage Career Center senior Logan A. Winke (below) as the recipients of the Student of the Month for October. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 9:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around some tough playoff football matchups, Paulding, playoff fun facts, private/parochial vs. public, and an almost comical loss. Tough matchups In the OHSAA football playoffs, finishing as a top four seed has its benefits – namely a guaranteed home game or two, plus an opening […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School senior Reagan Horine recently signed a letter of intent to bowl at the collegiate level at Indiana Tech. Horine qualified for the OHSAA state tournament as a junior and is expected to lead the Cougars during this upcoming season. She was joined by her father, Joe Horine and her mother, Amanda […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Rebecca M. Markham 70, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Vancrest Nursing Home of Van Wert. Becky, as most of her friends called her, was born on September 7, 1955, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was daughter of Melvin Henry Johnson and Helen K (Swope) Johnson, who both preceded her in death. She also had […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson The halls of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center are getting a little more festive, and a lot more meaningful, as Van Wert Live launches its first-ever Hometown Holiday Wreath Fundraiser in support of youth arts programming. Beginning Monday, November 10, community members are invited to go online or in person and vote […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 9:01 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place from November 3-7, 2025. Jacob K. Hamman, Elizabeth A. Hamman to William T. Short III, Katlyn J. Short – Van Wert inlots, lot 3746. Bruce A. Dangler, Kathy J. Danger to Bailey Parris […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, November 2 – a theft report was taken in the 1300 block of W. Main St. Sunday, November 2 – domestic violence was reported in the 200 block of Fourth St. Sunday, November 2 – fraud was reported in the 900 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, November 2 – arrested […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, November 9, 2025 1:34 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a medical alarm on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township. 3:39 a.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire, Convoy Fire, Van Wert Fire, and Wren Fire, responded to a location on Liberty Union Road for a report of a deck fire attached […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, November 8, 2025 5:55 a.m. – Deputies, along with Wren Fire, responded to a location on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. An unknown vehicle had left the roadway, striking a gas meter, causing a leak. 6:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jonestown Road […]
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, November 7, 2025 4:38 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Vision Drive for a subject with an unknown problem. 7:26 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire and Middle Point Fire to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township for a fire in a tree line. 10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 11/09/25 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement