Monday, February 16, 2026 1:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ainsworth Road in Willshire Township for a report of two loose horses. 6:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on […]
POSTED: 02/17/26 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Niswonger Performing Arts Center will welcome one of the most celebrated families in American roots music when The Isaacs take the stage for the very first time on Friday, March 20, presented by Eileen Manken and Supported by JoAnne Wolford. For more than 35 years, The Isaacs have captivated audiences with their […]
POSTED: 02/17/26 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Local housing needs – both short and long-term – and the downtown Van Wert area were topics of discussion during a weekend radio program that aired on local radio stations 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. The discussion took place during this past Sunday’s edition of the Commisioners Corner and the Mayor’s Conference, […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Collette and Orange Grove Travel is offering a trip to southern Italy and Sicily. Tour dates are October 22-November 4 of this year. Journey through a crossroads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Allow the unique […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce celebrated “Galentine’s Day” with a full house at Willow Bend Country Club last Thursday February 12. The event featured a panel of four local professionals, Tera Knebel, Schrader Realty; Jana Ringwald, retired Central Insurance; Rhonda Cunningham, Van Wert School at the Goedde, and Bailey Carder, The Marsh Foundation. Amber […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers totally around high school tournament basketball. MaxPreps vs. Martin RPI Martin RPI rankings for girls and boys basketball were used in the Northwest District for the 2022-2023 season. In a way, it was a test run and by most accounts, it worked pretty well. However, […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sylvia Marie Hoghe, 95, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She was born on April 26th, 1930, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, to Earle C. Hoghe and Sylvia May (Parker) Hoghe, who both preceded her in death. Family survivors include her nieces, Carol Smetzley of […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 1:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard G. Hubble, 79, of Van Wert, died at 4:30am on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on January 8, 1943, in Jamestown, Indiana, to George Edwin and Leota (Wethington) Hubble. He married the former Monica Lynn Burnett. Rich graduated from Lima Shawnee High School was in 1966 and […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent sports Crestview’s Kaci Gregory is one of four Knights to earn all-NWC girls basketball honors, while two Lincolnview players also earned all-conference accolades in balloting done by conference coaches. Gregory was named first team All-NWC, while teammates Peyton Hoffman, Haley McCoy and Lillie Best were named honorable mention All-NWC. Lincolnview’s Keira Breese was […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 11:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sunday, February 15, 2026 12:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of burglary. 5:54 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who passed out. 6:39 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy […]
POSTED: 02/16/26 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement