Leah Lynn Lichtenberger, 58, of Millersburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, alongside her devoted partner of 26 years, Lowell Penner. Born on October 14, 1967, in Decatur, Indiana, Leah was the daughter of the Carl and Annabelle (Shaffer) Lichtenberger, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Adams Central High […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 12:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Juanita J. Wurster Wise entered her new eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 11, 2026. Our Lord has said “Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest.” Juanita is at rest with no more pain and singing and rejoicing with Jesus in her heavenly home. She […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 12:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Off Stage Productions has announced the cast and crew for “As Long as We Both Shall Live” by Sean Grennan. The cast is as follows: Synopsis Quirky genius Addison Ashe has finally met a man who can keep up with her — the wealthy and charming Jamie Wilcox. But marrying Jamie means wrangling […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 9:59 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is excited to welcome Kennedy Soltis as its newest CEO Program intern. Kennedy is a senior at Van Wert High School and will work alongside the Van Wert LIVE team throughout the school year, gaining firsthand experience in the many areas involved in operating a performing arts organization. The […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject walking in the roadway. 10:46 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having chest pain. 11:25 a.m. – Deputies responded […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check for an injured deer. 5:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a possible crash. 7:38 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, September 11, 2026 12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident. 12:12 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who fell. 12:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between September 8-11, 2026. Jane J. Clevenger, Jane Joyce Clevenger to Seth T. Knebel, Makenzie L. Knebel – a portion of Section 12 in Washington Township. Owen Property Management Trust, Owen Property Management […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information More than 500 area freshmen and sophomores will gather at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 15, for the annual Build Your Future Forward event, an interactive career exploration experience designed to introduce students to in-demand careers throughout the region. Students from Crestview Local Schools, Lincolnview Local Schools, and Van Wert […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, September 6 – officers took a report of vandalism on Van Wert Decatur Rd. Sunday, September 6 – arrested Kyle Beech on a warrant. Sunday, September 6 – a trespassing report was taken in the 500 block of Woodland Ave. Monday, September 7 – a report of vandalism was taken on […]
POSTED: 09/14/26 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement