The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between May 4-8, 2026. Sunrise Group Ohio Inc. to Caleb S. Lovejoy, Kylie M. Lovejoy – Van Wert subdivisions, lot 45. Brandon A. Dellinger, Breanna Dellinger to Joshua Kittle, Karley Kittle – Willshire […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, May 3 – arrested Amanda Martin on a warrant from Allen County. Sunday, May 3 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave. Sunday, May 3 – a dispute was reported in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. As a result, a disorderly conduct report was […]
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff The month of May brings with it commencement ceremonies at school districts throughout Ohio, with diplomas being passed out to high school seniors with family, friends and others in attendance. Locally, this year’s first graduation ceremony will take place this Saturday morning, May 16, at Delphos Jefferson. The area’s final graduation ceremonies […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Career Connections of Van Wert County will hold its annual Let’s Get Down to Business event from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. This interactive educational event will bring together over 250 fifth-grade students from Crestview, Lincolnview, Van Wert, and St. Mary’s of […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information BOWLING GREEN – Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) has announced that Sarah Mathey from Bowling Green High School as the winner of Ohio’s Fifth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Mathey’s winning artwork, titled “Hometown,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Tunnel for one year. Three honorable mention winners will have their artwork displayed in one of […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Local and area veterans organizations and other groups planning Memorial Day ceremonies and/or services are encouraged to submit information for publication. Please include the date, time, location and any pertinent information, including speakers, luncheon, etc. The information should be emailed to editor@thevwindependent.com. It will be published free of charge.
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information ADA — The Van Wert Cougars boys and girls track and field teams traveled to the Ada Invitational at War Memorial Park on Saturday and used the meet as another important tune-up for the upcoming Western Buckeye League Championship meet in Kenton. Competing against strong competition from across northwest Ohio, the Cougars continued […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Lincolnview 14 Parkway 1 (five innings) Holden Price had three hits and drove in four runs to lead Lincolnview to a five inning, 14-1 win over Parkway. One of the hits was a bases loaded double in the fourth that scored Chase Young, Evan Rahrig and Chayse Overholt, part of an eight […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 8:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael E. Combs, 64, of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 13, 1962, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Gordon C. and Peggy M. (Sheets) Combs, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Michelle Lynn of Kansas, Joleene, Jocelyn and Jordon, all […]
POSTED: 05/10/26 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff Unemployment in Van Wert County during the month of March was lower than the statewide average, according to figures released earlier this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s jobless rate came in at 3.4 percent, while Ohio’s average was 4.0 percent. The local March employment rate […]
POSTED: 05/08/26 at 8:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News