By Quincy Thompson The stage may be quiet for a few weeks, but an exciting season of live entertainment is just around the corner at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. From talented rescue dogs and award-winning musicians to comedy, illusions and classic rock favorites, the lineup offers something for nearly everyone. Next month begins with […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between August 3-7, 2026. Tracy L. Spieth to Kurt Schalois, Teresa A. Schalois – Van Wert inlots, lot 219; lot 220; Van Wert subdivisions, lot 196-7. Zachary Carder, Catelynn McDonald to Lianne Pohlman […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 2 – a probation violation was reported in the 1000 block of Westchester Court. Sunday, August 2 – a hit-skip accident report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, August 2 – arrested Joseph M. Thomas in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. for operating a […]
POSTED: 08/10/26 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There are many sports venues around the country. Some are big, some are small, some are old, some are new, and some are unique and quite famous – Lambeau Field in Green Bay and Fenway Park in Boston are two that come to mind, but during the third weekend of August, a […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The month of August brings with it back-to-back sales that go right through Van Wert County. The U.S. 127 Yard Sale wrapped up on Sunday and now, the 22 annual Lincoln Highway “Buy Way” Yard Sales will take place east to west across Ohio this Thursday through Sunday, August 13-15. The […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Harper Roop, a 2026 Van Wert High School graduate, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Jared Fleming Running Scholarship. It was created in memory of 2013 VWHS graduate Jared Fleming, a 2012 state track and field champion and former Ohio State University student-athlete. It will be awarded annually to a VWHS graduate who […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio City Fire and EMS was called to the intersection at U.S.127 and Ohio 709 for a three-vehicle accident late Saturday morning. The Buick and Honda collided at the intersection, then the Buick struck a motorhome. Both cars were towed from the scene while the motorhome sustained light damage. No one was injured. Bob Barnes photos
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Janet Elaine (Germann) Clifton, 88, of Wren, was called home to the Lord on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Donald Dean Clifton, who passed away on June 28, 1994, whom she dearly missed. Jan was born October 8, 1937, […]
POSTED: 08/09/26 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 will convert three intersections to all-way stops to improve safety. Two of them are in Mercer County, with one near Rockford, while remaining change will occur in Paulding County. The changes are expected to begin in two weeks and are part of […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information TOLEDO — A teen from Convoy, a Payne man and three Paulding residents were among 17 people honored during a “Saved by the Belt” event. Olivia Hampton, 18, of Convoy, was wearing her seat belt during an early March accident on Waller Road at Ohio 49 in Tully Township. Maddox Treece, […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News