Submitted information Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3307.353, the Vantage Career Center School District Board of Education gives notice that Kevin Van Oss is retired under the State Teachers Retirement System, effective May 20, 2026 and is seeking employment with this board thereafter in the same position. The board will hold a public hearing […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Kay-toons
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway. 4:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a protection order violation. 9:21 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 5:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Don T. Carter, 84, of Van Wert, Ohio died June 3, 2026 at his home. He was born September 14, 1941, in New Boston, Ohio and he was the son of Don and Maxine (Pickens) Carter, who both preceded her in death. On May 27, 1967, Don married the former Linda “Ann” Evans, who preceded […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 5:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marjorie “Marge” Kathyrn Eschbach, 100, of Van Wert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born October 9, 1925, in Oceanside, San Diego, California the daughter of Scott Walter Wheeler and Bessie M. Potter Wheeler. In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Marcella, and Charles; […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 5:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorcas G. Merkle, 88, of Ohio City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 10, 1938, the daughter of Paul W. Troyer and Luella (Hooley) Troyer, who both preceded her in death. She was married on March 10, 2001, to John Merkle who […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 5:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports AKRON — It just wasn’t Lincolnview’s day. The Lancers fell behind West Jefferson 4-0 in the first inning of Tuesday’s Division VI state semifinal game and couldn’t get untracked, as the Roughriders went on to an 8-0 victory at Akron’s Firestone Stadium. It was the first time all season the Lancers were […]
POSTED: 06/03/26 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview freshman shortstop Emme Stevens (above) swings at a pitch during Wednesday’s Division VI state semifinal game against West Jefferson. Lainey Spear (below) was Lincolnview’s only senior on the team and played her final game for the Lancers after an 8-0 loss to the Roughriders. Photos courtesy of Double P Sports Memories
POSTED: 06/03/26 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor TOLEDO — A former postal carrier from Van Wert accused of burning undelivered mail last fall has pleaded guilty to a federal charge and now awaits sentencing. Kyle Carver entered the plea in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio in Toledo on Tuesday. He was charged with delay or destruction of […]
POSTED: 06/03/26 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ray Etzler Gymnasium at Crestview High School looks pretty bare right now – no gym floor, bleachers, stage or anything else. It’s all part of a plan to upgrade the district’s athletic facilities, indoors and outdoors. Gym and concession stand renovations are expected to be complete by September 1. Photo provided
POSTED: 06/03/26 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News