By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is excited to announce two outstanding shows for the upcoming fall season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center that will bring laughter, talent, and family entertainment to the stage. Kicking things off this fall, Puppy Pals LIVE returns to the Niswonger at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13. This high […]
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff VENEDOCIA — Alcohol is believed to have played a role in a single vehicle accident in York Township. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. Friday on Jones Hughes Rd. The driver, Dan Neiferd, 48, of Venedocia, went left of […]
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 10:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Friday, April 10, 2026 2:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 6:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of […]
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 8:43 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 April 6-10, 2026. Dustin L. Wiswell to Dustin L. Wiswell, Jennifer R. Grubb – Van Wert inlots, lot 1581. Don Cummings, Dawn Beck to Trace H.L. Brister, Payne E. Brister – Willshire […]
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 5 – a report of trespassing was taken while in the area of Ervin Rd. and Bell Ave. Monday, April 6 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St. Monday, April 6 – arrested Lisa Dawn Benschneider for OVI in the 1100 block of […]
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Republican voters in Van Wert County have decisions to make on the May 5 primary ballot. One of those decisions is the race for Van Wert County Auditor, where incumbent Jami Bradford has a challenger, Arica Wermer. The winner will be unopposed in the November general election. Bradford is completing her first […]
POSTED: 04/12/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor PAULDING — Less than a week before he was scheduled to go on trial, an area man accused of fatally stabbing another man has changed his plea. During a hearing held last Thursday in Paulding County Common Pleas Court, Corbin Delgado, 21, of Grover Hill, pleaded guilty to murder, an unclassified felony. […]
POSTED: 04/12/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — To ensure a safe prom and graduation season for high schools across the state, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control and Division of Cannabis Control are reminding permit holders, families, schools, and communities to work together and take proactive steps to prevent cannabis- and alcohol-related incidents. Celebrations associated with these milestone events come […]
POSTED: 04/12/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Softball Van Wert 10 Kenton 0 (five innings) KENTON — Lauren Gearhart, Isabella Wise and Grace Kitson each drove in two runs to lead Van Wert to a 10-0 over Kenton on Saturday. Emma Haynes had two hits, including a triple, while Gearhart smacked a pair of doubles. Wise, Kitson, Layla Sudduth […]
POSTED: 04/12/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information LIMA — The Van Wert Cougars traveled to Bath High School to compete in Friday’s Eherensman Memorial Invitational to face a large and competitive field of teams from across the area. The Cougars turned in a number of strong performances, highlighted by personal records and top finishes. On the girls side, […]
POSTED: 04/12/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports