SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The data center and its impact on Vantage Career Center was a topic of discussion during Thursday’s Vantage school board meeting. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens and Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming were at the meeting to explain a planned road extension project that will eventually […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education welcomed two new members during Thursday night’s monthly meeting. Karen Grothouse is the new representative for the Delphos City Schools and Brian Donaldson is Continental’s new representative. Grothouse is filling the remainder of a three year term that was previously held by Rebecca Suever, while […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will host its 10th Annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 28, at the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. This popular annual fundraiser features multiple opportunities to win prizes, including a 50/50 […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Ohio Department of Transportation oversaw approximately 290 projects that added significant highway infrastructure or improved the safety or condition of area highways in northwest Ohio during 2025. Approximately 90 contract projects totaling $327 million were managed in 2025 and another 200 or so were completed by ODOT’s own forces throughout the 16-county region. Notable […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A reminder the Middle Point Lions Club is sponsoring a sandwich supper before tonight’s Lincolnview boys basketball game against Delphos Jefferson. Sandwiches will be served in the Lincolnview cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. and the menu will include BBQ pork sandwiches, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, brownies and Joan’s famous “scotcheroos.” Proceeds […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information OTTAWA — Van Wert was able to get back in the win column on Thursday with a 60-17 dual meet defeat of Ottawa-Glandorf. The Cougars were led by senior Breese Bollenbacher, who came back from an injury to pin his opponent in 4;54. Nine of Van Wert’s wins came via forfeits. […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Ottawa-Glandorf 61 Van Wert 24 Division V No. 1 Ottawa-Glandorf was too much for Van Wert, as the Titans defeated the Cougars 61-24 on Thursday night. O-G’s Madison McKee led all scorers with 16 points, while Karsyn Erford and Allison Kuhlman each finished with 11 points. Van Wert was led in scoring […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a domestic dispute. 5:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving. 5:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Anna Marie Plummer, age 97, of Paulding, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born June 15, 1928 in Paulding County, the daughter of M.G. and Magdalena (Manz) Stoller, who both preceded her in death. On June 4, 1950, she married Rex E. Plummer of Grover Hill. Her life […]
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor In terms of local races and issues, the May 5 primary ballot in Van Wert County will be very light. Wednesday at 4 p.m. was the deadline for partisan candidates to file nominating petitions to appear on the primary ballot. The same deadline applied to local issues. Three Republican races will be […]
POSTED: 02/04/26 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News