SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Members of the Isaac Van Wart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Tuesday morning to re-dedicate the historic city limit sign along U.S. 127 on the south side of town. The state-sponsored sign, which has been in place since the early 1950s, reads “Van Wert named for a captor […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
Submitted information The regularly scheduled meeting of Union Township Trustees at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 27, has been rescheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at the township building at 9977 Dixon Cavett Rd., Van Wert.
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: while the Van Wert County Commissioners and trustees from Pleasant, Hoaglin and Union townships await a decision from the Ohio Power Siting Board on the proposed 4,000 acre Butterfly Meadows solar project, a final decision is expected on another controversial project in central Ohio. By Kathiann Kowalski/Canary Media Following a key legal deadline last […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview High School Class of 1966 held its 60th class reunion at Willow Bend County Club in Van Wert on July 18. There were 15 classmates attending, some from as far away as Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and the surrounding Van Wert area. A nice dinner was enjoyed by everyone. Class members talked about the good […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It sounds like a cliché but it’s true – football games are won and lost up front. While Van Wert has plenty of offensive firepower returning, the key will be how fast a small but athletic offensive line with some new faces comes together, and how fast the defensive front can gel. […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — How do you replace a running back like Braxton Leeth? Leeth, who graduated from Crestview High School this past spring, rushed for 2,274 yards and 31 touchdowns, both school records, for the Knights last season. Replacing that kind of production isn’t easy, but third year head coach Cole Harting and […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports LIMA — After last week’s and Monday’s washout, Van Wert’s first Western Buckeye League golf match of the season took place against Bath at Hidden Creek Golf Course on Tuesday. When the first group of golfers tallied their rounds, match medalist Zach Stoller carded an excellent 37 and Joey Keysor a 40. […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Monday, August 17, 2026 12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a vehicle driving in the wrong lanes. 5:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a loose horse. 6:44 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Suzanne Youtsey, 81, of rural Ohio City, passed away Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1945, in Van Wert, the daughter of Leroy Kenneth Spray and Marcele L. (Montague) Spray, who both preceded her in death. She was married on September 4, 1964, to Roger D. […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes, 90, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 27, 1935, in Boone County, West Virginia, to Allen “Allie” and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart, who both preceded her in death. Ellen married Edward L. Grimes, and he preceded her in death on August […]
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries