Submitted information Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Van Wert will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Council Chambers, 515 E. Main St. regarding a proposed amendment to the zoning map of the City of Van Wert. The amendment is tied to the data […]
POSTED: 03/10/26 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information CONVOY — Crestview FFA recently concluded another highly successful strawberry fundraiser, continuing a tradition that has become a favorite within the community. This year, the Crestview FFA chapter sold more than 850 flats of strawberries, making it the second-highest total in chapter history. The strawberries are sourced through the Florida Farm Bureau, ensuring […]
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Submitted information Tickets are still available for the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Van Wert on Tap Craft Beer Festival at the Junior Fair building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds from 6-9 p.m. Saturday April 18. Those attending will be able to enjoy unlimited tastings of selected wine and craft beer from […]
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Submitted information ROCKFORD — Parkway Local Schools will be accepting open enrollment applications through April 30 for the 2026-2027 school year. Anyone wanting to open enroll students to Parkway Local Schools may stop at the Superintendent’s office, 400 Buckeye St., Rockford, for an application and guidelines, call the district office at 419.363.3045 option 1 or […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Lincolnview and Crestview are hardly strangers and it’s not the first time the two teams have met in the tournament. Remember March, 2016, when they played in the Division IV district championship game at the Elida Fieldhouse, with the Lancers winning a 52-51 thriller over the Knights? However, the two teams have […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports For the second consecutive year, Van Wert’s Breese Bollenbacher will conclude his season at the OHSAA Wrestling State Tournament at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. Wrestling in the 285 pound weight class, Bollenbacher qualified for this year’s state tournament by placing third at last weekend’s Division II Norwalk district, which is widely […]
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Monday, March 9, 2026 1:13 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Tully Harrison Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of identity fraud and menacing. 3:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 03/10/26 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sandra (Sandy) M. Palombi, 88, of Van Wert passed away Friday night, March 6, 2026, at Homestead at Towne Center of Van Wert. She was born on August 9, 1937, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Antimo Ciccone and Antoinette (Valentino) Ciccone, who both preceded her in death. On April 4, 1959, she married George […]
POSTED: 03/10/26 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police On 2-24-2026 – officers were sent to the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a private property crash involving tow semi-tractor trailers in the parking lot. On 2-24-2026 – officers met with employees at a business in the 200 block of Elida Rd, who reported having an unwanted guest. The business manager […]
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By Quincy Thompson The Niswonger Performing Arts Center welcomed the entire student body of Van Wert Elementary School for a special schooltime matinee performance of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical on Wednesday, March 4. This performance was made possible in part by funding from the Ohio Arts Council and Sponsored by Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry. The performance served […]
POSTED: 03/10/26 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment