Walter “Wally” Rhodes, 86, of Huntertown, Indiana, and formerly of Ohio City, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, at his home. He was born November 19, 1939, in Van Wert, to Paul Profit Rhodes and Lenore Mae (Rice) Rhodes, who both preceded him in death. On August 23, 1980, he married Cheryl Ann (Leonard) […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 12:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ernest L. “Joe” Sinning, 88, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Joe was born January 10, 1938, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, the son of Gustave W. and Della C. (Mccaskey) Sinning, who both preceded him […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Herbert Elmer Baker went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He spent his last months pleasantly at Palmetto Patriots Veterans Home in Gaffney, South Carolina, among fellow veterans and caring staff, loved by all and appreciated for his easy-going friendly manner. He was born September 8, 1927, in Lincoln Park, […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, June 22, 2026 12:49 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a subject with neck pain. 9:58 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a subject feeling dizzy. 1:46 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, June 21, 2026 12:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Feasby Wisener Road in Jackson Township for a complaint of harassment. 1:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a hit-and-run accident. 1:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 6:57 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for an active smoke alarm. 11:26 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
On 6-15-2026 — officers responded to the 200 block of Elida Rd. to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Officers issued one driver a citation for failure to yield when turning. On 6-15-2026 — officers were sent to the 200 block of N. Main St. after a business owner found damage done to their property. On 6-15-2026 […]
POSTED: 06/23/26 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information This weekend will see the members of the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club once again take part in the yearly emergency preparedness exercise known as Field Day. The national contest, sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, puts ham radio operators and their equipment to the test by setting up emergency […]
POSTED: 06/22/26 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The question has been asked – why isn’t the fountain at Fountain Park running as it typically does at this time of the year? According to Van Wert Parks Director Kyle Klinker, crews are in the process of replacing a pump/motor that went bad. He also said workers ran into more issues on Monday, so […]
POSTED: 06/22/26 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County recently granted the Van Wert School at the Goedde a check for $2,000. The money was given on behalf of the New Initiative Funds which allows organizations that are tax exempt to apply in order to help with a one-time need or project in Van Wert […]
POSTED: 06/22/26 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News