Jane Ann (Good) DeMoss, 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025, at VanCrest Healthcare Center of Van Wert. She was born December 10, 1936, in Van Wert, the daughter of Bernard Earl Good and Norma Louise (Eddy) Good, who both preceded her in death. On November 26, 1971, she […]
POSTED: 12/30/25 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, December 29, 2025 12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of 303 North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a power line sparking. 4:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert. 5:49 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 12/30/25 at 10:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lincolnview’s Gavin Evans (10) powers his way to the basket, while Zander Coil (3) brings the ball upcourt during Monday night’s game against Kalida. The Lancers won the game in overtime, 71-62, and improved to 7-1 on the season. Photos courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview 71 Kalida 62 (OT, boys) KALIDA — Lincolnview outscored Kalida 9-0 in overtime and the Lancers improved to 7-1 on the season with a 71-62 win over the Wildcats on Monday night. Lincolnview trailed 17-16 at the end of the first quarter and 35-28 at halftime. However, the Lancers turned the […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Editor’s note: As the end of 2025 draws near, the Van Wert independent is publishing a recap of what it judges to be the Top 10 stories of the year. Articles featuring two stories each will be published daily, with the top two stories published on Wednesday, December 31. Today’s article features the No. 4 and […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Gusty winds brought town limbs, several trees and power lines around Van Wert County on Monday. According to Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy, the highest wind gusts recorded in the county were 55 miles per hour at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 54 miles per hour at the Hoaglin Township […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Mom-2-Mom Sale, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, in the Jr. Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The Spring Mom-2-Mom Sale is a popular community event that gives families the opportunity to buy and sell gently used children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, and […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Parkway High School student government has announced the 2026 winter homecoming court. The attendants are freshman Lydia Cottman, sophomore Lydia Eichler, junior Lexie Sites, and senior queen candidates Olivia Clifford, Payton Frese, and Emmery Temple. The homecoming ceremony will take place between the boys junior varsity and varsity basketball games vs. Delphos Jefferson on Saturday, January 10, […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Law enforcement task forces established under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) thwarted drug traffickers in 2025 by confiscating more than $75 million worth of illegal drugs, 440 firearms and $4.1 million in cash, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. “Our task forces disrupt traffickers by intercepting millions of […]
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court will close at noon on Wednesday, December 31, and will remain closed until 8 a.m. Monday, January 5.
POSTED: 12/29/25 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News