VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 11.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are nearly $1.05 per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 82.6 cents per gallon higher than […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Starting April 11, the Village of Convoy Historical Society Museum will be open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 31. Admission is free, but memberships and donations are welcome. What you’ll see: the Library Room, the Crestview/Military Room, and main room displays donated by area […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Carla Rene Speelman, 68, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:24 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on January 1, 1958, in Van Wert, to Carl E. and Rosalyn (Fisher) Speelman. Carla was a member of North Union Church of Van Wert. She was a licensed beautician who owned […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donald E. Benschneider, 86, of Payne, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Don was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 11, 1939, the son of Ervin and Lucile (Overmyer) Benschneider, who both preceded him in death. Don devoted his life to hard work, beginning with a lifelong career in farming […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Sunday, March 29, 2026 1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. 3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police. 5:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, March 28, 2026 12:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township for a report of an injured dog. 10:33 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject with a nosebleed. 11:43 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, March 27, 2026 1:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist. 1:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delores “Dee” Ann Jackson, 78, of Van Wert, passed away Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at Mercy Health Medical Center of Lima. She was born on November 18, 1947, in South Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Donald Eustace Lanier and Virginia Louise (Stover) Lanier, who both preceded her in death. On October 1, 1994, […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson With just weeks to go until showtime, anticipation is building for one of country music’s most authentic rising stars. Larry Fleet is set to take the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, bringing his “Another Year Older” tour to Van Wert. This fantastic show is […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
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 23-27, 2026. Kendal L. Miller, Kendall Leigh Miller, Alexander C J Miller, Quincy R. Thompson, Weston Thompson, Sonya Kelly, Rex Kelly, Christie Bowers, Stacy Bowers, Sonya L. Kelly, Quincy Thompson, Christie […]
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers