Submitted information The Middle Point Lions Club is sponsoring a sandwich supper before the Lincolnview boys basketball game against Delphos Jefferson on Friday, February 6. Sandwiches will be served in the Lincolnview cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. that day and the menu will include BBQ pork sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, brownies and […]
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CELINA – Anyone wants to explore beekeeping and learn how to produce honey should consider joining the Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association’s (GGLBA) Beginning Beekeeping School. Participants will be taught everything they need to know about the world of beekeeping. Whether you’re a “new-bee” or a current beekeeper looking to refine your skills, […]
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 9:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The winners of the Crestview Middle School Spelling Bee were (left to right): Sophie Gardner, sixth grade champion; Iyla Moser sixth grade runner-up; Harper Perrott. eighth grade runner-up; Adalee Gardner, eighth grade champion; Kade Whetsel, seventh grade champion, and Liam Worden, seventh grade runner-up. The overall champion was Adalee Gardner with Kade Whetsel taking overall […]
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 9:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff ROCKFORD – The Parkway Local Schools Board of Education has made the decision to not renew the contract of Treasurer Debbie Pierce, and the board agreed to place her on paid administrative leave effective February 1. Superintendent Laura Young confirmed the board’s actions in a statement provided to the VW independent on […]
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 5:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to check an open line 911 call. 6:18 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a subject who fell. 10:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information A reminder that the deadline to purchase 2026 Van Wert County dog licenses is Saturday, January 31. All dogs in the county three months or older require a license. The one year dog license fee is $18 per tag. If purchased after January 31, an additional $18 penalty fee will be […]
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Fort Wayne Komets and the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for Van Wert Community Night with the Komets. The Komets will face off against the Iowa Heartlanders at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Businesses, organizations, community members and everyone from the area are invited to […]
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohioans who want to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, January 26. Last year, Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s motorcycle safety and education program, trained 12,237 students. Courses at 51 training sites in 36 counties […]
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports CONVOY — Crestview jumped out to a 33-point halftime lead and went on to enjoy a 62-33 non-conference girls basketball win over Van Wert on Tuesday night. Kaci Gregory scored seven points and Kenzie Harting added six and Crestview rolled to a 20-2 lead after one quarter. Peyton Hoffman scored six points […]
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ralph A. Collins, 93, of Middle Point, lovingly known as “Moose,” passed peacefully at his home on Friday, January 16, 2026, just two days before his 94th birthday. Ralph was born on January 18, 1932, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, to Edwin and Florence (Snyder) Collins, who both preceded him in death. He was […]
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries