VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Spring Market will be held Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Convoy Opera House & Convoy Opera House Annex. The Village of Convoy Historical Society pre-sale fry pie order pick-up and extra fry pies for sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. that same day in the […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 10:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Junior Class would like to invite the public to a Prom Open House this Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium. This year, students chose “Tangled” as the theme. Come and see how the students transformed the gym and get a picture with […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announces the winners of the 2025-2026 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What Does Service to Your Country Mean To You?”. The students competed in divisions, by age group. Local winners, which […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 7:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Ronald Ernest August, 88, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born September 14, 1937, in Van Wert, the son of Alvin Von August and Luetta Nor Frantom August, who both preceded him in death. Ron joined the United States Navy at age 17 and was posted to North Island in San Diego, where […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 5:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 2:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Industrial Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of […]
POSTED: 04/23/26 at 10:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/for the independent Van Wert City Board of Education members received an update on the final phase of the Eggerss Stadium renovation project, and also learned about the art, music, and physical education programs at Van Wert Elementary School during their April meeting on Wednesday. They even received a dance lesson as a bonus. […]
POSTED: 04/22/26 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/for the independent Two people were arraigned and four others sentenced as part of hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week. Drake Scheumann, 18, of Delphos, entered a not guilty plea to one count of burglary, a second-degree felony, during an arraignment held Monday in Common Pleas Court. A […]
POSTED: 04/22/26 at 7:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County invites golfers of all skill levels to tee off for a great cause at its annual Golf Outing fundraiser on Friday, June 19, at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. This event combines friendly competition and fun challenges to raise vital funds for the YWCA’s […]
POSTED: 04/22/26 at 7:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Director Emily Gehle, Assistant Directors Alyssa Taylor and Abbie Mengerink and Music Director Grace Doctor will be holding auditions for young people ages 5-18 by appointment for Dear Edwina Jr. on Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4, in select time slots at The Van Wert Civic Theatre, 118 S Race St. in Van […]
POSTED: 04/22/26 at 7:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Industrial Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 4:28 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell. 5:14 a.m. […]
POSTED: 04/22/26 at 11:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement