Cougar golfers Noah Krites (above) and Joseph Keysor (below) were in action at the Ken Schnipke Invitational at Moose Landing on Wednesday. Keysor. Krites shot a 90, while Keysor carded a 97 on the day. Photos courtesy of Mike Hernandez
POSTED: 08/05/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity. 12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 12:51 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 08/05/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Donald F. Kinzie, 94, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 4, 2026 at VanCrest of Van Wert. He was born on September 8, 1931 in Mexico, Indiana, the son of Clayson J. Kinzie and Wilma (Mort) Kinzie, who both preceded him in death. On December 22, 1951, he married Carolyn A. […]
POSTED: 08/05/26 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
A memorial service for Dorcas G. Merkle will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 8, at Calvary Evangelical Church, Van Wert, with Pastor Clark Williman officiating. The family family will available for visitation one hour prior to the service. Dorcas passed away June 8 at her home.
POSTED: 08/05/26 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Cougars spent some of Tuesday morning preparing for the 2026 high school football season, with the team running through various drills at Eggerss Stadium. The Cougars will scrimmage Paulding, Lima Central Catholic and defending Division VII state champion St. Henry Friday night at the stadium, then will host Crestview in the second […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A visiting judge has been appointed to preside over court proceedings involving a Van Wert man convicted of a sex crime involving a young child. Retired Visiting Judge Stephen Bruns of Preble County has been appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to sit on the bench for the civil trial of David […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information United for Sobriety is inviting the community to its annual family picnic from 5-8 p.m. this Sunday, August 9, at Huggy Bear Campground, Ringwald Rd., Middle Point. The event is free and open to the public, welcoming anyone in recovery, family members, friends, and anyone who wants to support those on their recovery […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Frank Minnig presented a $5,000 check to Van Wert Salvation Army Major Deborah Weigner from an anonymous donor who wished to stay private. The donation came in at a time when the food pantry was running low on so many crucial items to fill the food orders for families. Requests for food continue to increase […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert High School is selling season tickets for the upcoming football season, along with adult and student punch passes for most other athletic events. Football season tickets Fans can purchase football season tickets at the Van Wert High School athletic director’s office from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, between 9 […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Lincolnview Local Schools athletic department is providing fans the opportunity to purchase a digital adult All Sports Pass. The digital adult all sports pass admits one for all regular season high school soccer, volleyball, girls’ basketball and wrestling contests and for all junior high volleyball, wrestling, and girls’ and boys’ basketball games. […]
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports