Karen Sue Dunlap, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, with her children at her side. She was born January 21, 1945, in Roscommon, Michigan, to Andrew Evald and Margaret (Wilson) Anderson. Karen had worked at the former Van Wert Bookstore, Kennedy Manufacturing and Wal-Mart, all of Van Wert. She loved […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
There were two Procession of the Cross events in Van Wert on Good Friday. One took place late in the morning, shortly before a 12 p.m. community service Good Friday service that was held in the Bagley Auditorium at the Marsh Foundation. The other one took place Friday evening and went from the YWCA to […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Thompson family and Van Wert Service Club have announced that TJay Fitton will be the speaker for this year’s awards banquet. Fitton is a 2000 graduate of Lincolnview High School and Vantage Career Center. She currently resides in Quincy, Michigan, where she is a successful real estate agent managing her […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The April 15 tax filing deadline is quickly approaching and the Van Wert Income Tax Department has been made aware by local tax preparers that the software they use is stating that the Van Wert City returns can now be e-filed. This is not correct information. The City of Van Wert is not currently set […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert FOP Lodge 62 recently presented a donation to the Autism Support Squad of Delphos. Lodge officials said they’re grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that makes such a meaningful impact in the community and in the lives of so many families. Pictured from left to right are FOP Treasurer Adam Wehage, […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Reservations are being accepted for Off Stage Productions’ next dinner theatre show “Insane with Power,” a two-act comedy written by Scott Haan. Show dates are April 17-19 and 24-26. Saturday and Sunday performances will be dinner theatre shows. For Saturday performances, doors will open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview boys basketball program recently concluded its season with head coach Doug Etzler and his coaching staff, recognizing various accomplishments throughout the season, which ended at the Division VI regional semifinals. NWC Scholar-Athletes (above, left to right): Hudson Perrott, Will Sheets and Liam Putman. Not pictured: Denver McDougall. Special awards (below): Cash Hammons (70 […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview girls basketball program concluded its season with head coach Mark Gregory and his coaching staff recognizing the team’s accomplishments throughout the season. Scholar-Athletes (above, row 1, left to right): Evie Williman, Kaci Gregory and Peyton Hoffman. Row 2: Kenzie Harting, Emily Heth, Alecta Baxter, Ayla Kreischer, Kaylee Owens and Lydia Grace. Not pictured […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dolores E. Keysor went to be with our lord and Savior on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dolores was born January 6, 1930, to Doyle D. and Verda V. (Miller) Burkholder and grew up in Delphos Ohio and graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1948. She married Dale L Keysor on August 22, 1948, and they […]
POSTED: 04/03/26 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert High School hosted its only home track and field meet of the season on Thursday, welcoming Napoleon and Allen East for a competitive three team event highlighted by strong performances and a special senior recognition ceremony. Before competition began, the Cougars honored their three senior athletes – Harper Roop, […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports