Submitted information Central Insurance retirees and guests met on April 29, for their monthly luncheon at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. The group settled in with their favorite buffet choices and spent the afternoon catching up, sharing stories, and enjoying an easygoing meal together. This month’s attendees included (bottom row, left to right): Patty Kiehl, […]
POSTED: 05/21/26 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 2:43 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Shepherd Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell. 4:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 05/21/26 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education and administrators took some time during Wednesday’s monthly meeting to honor three staff members who are retiring. Elementary cross categorical intervention specialist Ruth Brotherwood (three years), elementary library aide Marsha Weldy (four years) and STEM teacher Christie Wendel (27 years) were praised by Superintendent Jeff […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert American Legion Post 178’s annual Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Woodland Cemetery. Following the ceremony, everyone is invited back to Post 178 on W. Main St. for a light lunch.
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A graduating senior from Vantage Career Center has been selected as a recipient of a Van Wert Rotary Foundation Scholarship. Felicia Martz ecently signed on with the Army National Guard and represents the type of leadership, commitment, and service that aligns closely with Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. The scholarship award […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $500 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association for the 2026 season. The money will be used to sponsor a team. With the financial help from sponsors, youth ages 8-12 are able to travel and play teams within a tri-county area. On […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The cast has been announced for the Van Wert Civic Theatre’s first Youth Theatre production, Murder on the Monkey Express!, directed by Grace Doctor. Packed with comedy, chaos, suspicious passengers, and one unforgettable monkey, this hilarious whodunit rolls into town June 4–7. Audiences can expect an evening full of twists, laughs, […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Crestview 6 Toledo Christian 3 CONVOY — Zaine Cereghin helped seventh seeded Crestview get off to a good start and the Knights advanced to the Division VI sectional championship game with a 6-3 semifinal win over No. 8 seed Toledo Christian on Wednesday. Cereghin’s two-RBI single in the first inning plated Luke […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 8:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Shirley Ann Short, 88, of Van Wert, died at 2:40pm on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born March 30, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herbert and Lonie (McGuire) Wilson. She married Ralph L. Short. Shirley was a receptionist at R.T.A. in Dayton for many years. She […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 3:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a report of low hanging utility wire. 9:51 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Allen County Ohio for a complaint of a sex offender who they believe failed to register their address. 11:13 a.m. […]
POSTED: 05/20/26 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement