Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a modern military match this Saturday, March 28, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club at 9093 Ringwald Road, Middle Point. The safety briefing will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the match will start at 9:45 a.m. Any modern military rifle […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/OHSAA information Division I Cincinnati Princeton 59 Hilliard Darby 28 Cincinnati Princeton scored the game’s first eight points and never looked back, defeating Hilliard Bradley, 59-28, in the 2026 Division I state championship game. Princeton (25-3 overall) won its first state title in its third trip to the state tournament. The Vikings finished […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is proud to share that Danfoss will once again support the arts in Van Wert as a presenting sponsor for upcoming performances this fall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. While the specific shows have not yet been announced, Van Wert LIVE is excited to celebrate the return of […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Donald J. “Don” Johnson, 87, of Convoy, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He had been under hospice care since February 13, 2026. Don was born on November 17, 1938, in Bernie, Missouri. Over the course of his life he was known for his […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Leona Bissonette, 90, of Van Wert, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born January 1, 1936, in Standish, Michigan, to Frank and Josephine (Gadowski) Korytoski, who both preceded her in death. On September 11, 1954, Leona married Charles Bissonette in Standish. Together they raised four children. She […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carolyn Joanne Grubb, 71, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 1, 1954, in Oak Hill, Ohio, to Willis and Marjorie (Rawlins) Hall. She married Gary Grubb. Carolyn retired from Federal Mogul, in Van Wert, after many years of service. She loved fishing, working with […]
POSTED: 03/22/26 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
To the Editor, The recent news regarding Google’s $500 million investment in Lima (“Google officially behind data center project,” March 16) is a landmark moment for northwest Ohio. As we watch our neighbors secure this project, Van Wert is doing more than just “exploring” the field — we are actively preparing to lead it. Large-scale […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
VW independent staff/submitted information On Friday, March 27, four young women will vie for the title of Queen Jubilee 51 during the Van Wert Peony Pageant. The annual event will once again be held at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Every […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner and awards program at Willow Bend Country on Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day themed event. Entertainment was provided by illusionist Krendl. The Brumback Library received the 2026 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Crystal Image Award given to […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Three Van Wert-based organizations are among seven local charities and community projects to receive a portion of $9,854 recently donated by members of Paulding Putnam through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. 80 percent of members round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, allowing Paulding Putnam to provide more […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: News