Lydia Grace (above) fires up a long jump shot during Monday night’s game against Versailles. Below, Lillie Best (20), Zoe Ross (1) and Kaci Gregory (3) are all smiles. They had reason to be happy, as the Lady Knights defeated Versailles, ranked No. 5 in Division V, 51-43 in overtime. Haley McCoy led Crestview with […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Parkway 56 Van Wert 23 Abby Williamson connected on four three pointers, including two in the fourth quarter and Parkway defeated Van Wert 56-23 at Van Wert High School Monday night. The Panthers held the Cougars scoreless in the first quarter and took a 14-0 lead into the second quarter, including six […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Sheila Rae Gunter, 80, of Delphos, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on October 26, 1945, in Lima to Peter J. and Naomi (Hummer) Fuerst. She married David D. Gunter. A devoted homemaker, Sheila dedicated her life to nurturing her family, raising her sons, Jeff, Daniel, […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 5:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine today announced the appointment of Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva J. Yarger to fill the vacancy in the Van Wert Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division. Yarger, of Van Wert, will assume office on February 17, 2026, and will take the seat formerly held […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 5:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that its annual track and field state championships in early June will be named after track and field legend and pioneer Jesse Owens, while the OHSAA also unveiled the schedule and format for this year’s event with the expansion to five divisions. The OHSAA […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 1:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jason B. Waldron, 47, of Findlay, passed away at 11:27 am Friday, January 30, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He was born December 12, 1978 in Van Wert, a son of David & Marcha (Watson) Waldron. Both parents survive in Van Wert. He is survived by a daughter, Kelcie Waldron of Columbus; his […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 1:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Van Wert LIVE is thrilled to welcome back fan-favorite entertainer Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 15. Currently touring internationally with performances across the United Kingdom, Dean Z is bringing his high-energy, crowd-pleasing show back to Ohio for a night audiences won’t want to […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 1:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:52 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency. 11:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of threats. 4:30 p.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, January 31, 2026 3:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Reservoir in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 4:18 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between January 26-30, 2026. Gary J. Tinnel, Cindy K. Tinnel, Gary Tinnel, Cindy Tinnel to Tinnel Family Living Trust, Tinnel Family Living Trust TR, Gary J. Tinner TR, Cindy K. Tinnel TR – […]
POSTED: 02/02/26 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers