Stephen K. Bagley, 70, previously of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Van Wert to Eugene and Joanne (Edwards) Bagley, who preceded him in death. Stephen is survived by his wife, Nina, whom he married on November 28, 1998 and two brothers, Dave (Suz) […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 10:10 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police On 3-08-2026, officers were sent to the 500 block of Jackson St. for an unwanted guest complaint. On 3-08-2026, officers were asked to perform a well-being check on a female who failed to arrive at a friend’s residence and was possibly in an abusive relationship. Officers located the female a short time later […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 10:04 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 March 9-13, 2026. Thor Van Wert LLC to Van Wert East Owner LLC, Thor Van Wert LLC – Van Wert subdivisions, lot 522. Gretta Lynn Baker to Norman H. Yager III – […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 9:37 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Monday, March 9 – an officer took a report for a miscellaneous incident in the 300 block of Frothingham St. Tuesday, March 10 – arrested Dustin E. Barnes, 44, for OVI. Thursday, March 12 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of Blaine St. Thursday, March 12 – a non-criminal […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Fire departments from from northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio battled multiple barn fires on the same property in Adams count, Indiana Sunday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. Wren, Willshire, and Convoy fire departments were requested for mutual aid with a full response. A short time later, tankers from Van Wert and Ohio City fire departments were […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Lincolnview Lancers punched their ticket to the Division VI state semifinals by defeating defending regional champion Colonel Crawford 58-45 in the BGSU regional championship game Saturday night. The Lancers will now face No. 1 Marion Local in the state semifinals at 8 p.m. Friday at Wright State University. Complete coverage can be found on […]
POSTED: 03/15/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds statewide in honor of the life and service of three members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during Operation Epic Fury. The […]
POSTED: 03/15/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
At approxiimately 7:45 a.m. Sunday, the Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to the Comfort Inn on N. Washington St. to investigate a report of smoke. It was determined the cause was from a malfunctioning heater unit. There was no fire and no evacuation necessary. No damage occurred to the structure. Firefighters were on the […]
POSTED: 03/15/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Off Stage Productions has announced the cast and crew for its spring comedy. “Insane with Power” by Scott Hahn. The cast is as follows: Synopsis Lois Lancaster is a big-city journalist writing about the current state of mental health facilities. Her research takes her to a hospital populated with a unique […]
POSTED: 03/15/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports From 5-18 last season to 22-5 this season, outright Northwest Conference champions, Division VI sectional and district champions and now, Bowling Green regional champions and state-semifinalists. That’s the story of the 2025-2026 Lincolnview Lancers in a nutshell. The stunning turnaround is believed to be the biggest one in all of Ohio this […]
POSTED: 03/15/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports