The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. Now through September 30, ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the fast approaching fall sports season, Eggerss Stadium, LeBron James, new additions to Ohio’s pro sports landscape and the new PAC-12. It’s ...

By Quincy Thompson Get ready, Van Wert. The Little Mermen & The Princess Pals are bringing the ultimate Disney-meets-rock concert to town, and it’s anything but your typical tribute band. They return ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A reminder there will be no Independence Day parade in downtown Van Wert on Friday. The decision was confirmed in mid-June and was first reported by the VW independent ...

Amateur radio – some call it ham radio – has been around for well over 100 years and even with advances in other types of technology, it’s still going strong today. Local amateur radio enthusiasts who ...

The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees approved allocations for 2025-26. Funding was awarded to 34 programs offered by 32 agencies locally that help to provide social services throughout ...

Over the next decade there will be trillions of dollars invested in infrastructure for AI data centers in the United States. Now is the time for northwest Ohio to make certain we are prepared for what ...

VW independent staff/submitted information Flashing lights in the rear view mirror can cause anxiety for any driver, but for individuals with developmental disabilities, the fear and confusion during ...

The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place from July 7-11, 2025. Cody A. Bigham, Shirley Bigham to Cody A.

Linda Darlene Mendez, 60, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, at the OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. She was born December 11, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If you’re a bargain hunter, the early part of August will be to your liking. Two popular sales that stretch through multiple states and run through Van Wert County ...

Friday, July 4, 2025 3:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 11:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to ...