VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County, in partnership with Wetzel Motorcycle Club, invites car, truck, Jeep, and motorcycle enthusiasts to get their motors running and hit the road for a Community Poker Run on Saturday, May 23. Proceeds from the event will support the YWCA Summer Food Program, now in its 31st […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 9:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre announces audition dates for the upcoming youth production of Murder on the Monkey Express. This comedy-mystery recounts the misfortunes and monkey murders Herbie Hampton experiences while vacationing, which lands him in an interrogation room! From the train to the cruise ship to the plane to the interrogation room, Herbie […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 9:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Junior-Senior Prom, sponsored by the Class of 2027, will be held Saturday, April 25, from 7:30-10:30 p.m., in the Ray Etzler Gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Mama Mia.” A community open house will be held from 6-7 p.m. April 25 and promenade will follow immediately in the high […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around some area coaching changes, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns and spring football. The topic of baseball will resume next week. Head coaching news Three coaching announcements came down last week. After 17 seasons at the helm, Parkway boys basketball coach Doug Hughes announced […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 7:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Softball Van Wert 23 Antwerp 5 (six innings) ANTWERP — Haley Dunlap and Isabella Wise each drove in five runs and Van Wert topped Antwerp 23-5 in six innings on Monday. The game was tied 5-5 after three innings but the Cougars scored 18 unanswered runs, including 13 in the sixth. Dunlap […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 7:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
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 12-17, 2026. RJ Fischer LLC, Edward J. Fischer, Victoria J. Fischer to Richmark Rental Properties LLC, Delphos inlots, lot 593. Samantha J. Fleming, Samantha J. Heppeard, Austin Fleming to Aidyn Sidle, […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 12 – a theft report was taken on April 15 in the 800 block of Fox Road for an incident that occurred on April 12; investigation pending. Monday, April 13 – law enforcement was called to the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway for criminal damaging. Tuesday, April 14 – a […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 12:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Union Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 4:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Union Township to assist with an unruly juvenile. 9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 12:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire. 3:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 11 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, April 17, 2026 1:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 3:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a suspicious person. 3:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 04/20/26 at 11:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement