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 ...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 2:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire ...

Monday, July 14, 2025 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison ...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open 911 call. 8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin ...

Thurston Howell set sail to Fountain Park Friday night and provided a crowd pleasing Yacht Rock performance. The group took the crowd on a nostalgic journey through the smooth sounds and soft rock of ...

VW independent staff/submitted information Fans of Superman know his roots aren’t just from the planet Krypton – they’re in Ohio as well. Before he became known around the world as the ‘Man of Steel,’ ...

A longtime county employee is now enjoying retirement. Dennis E. Parsons, also known as “Hammer” retired this week from the Van Wert County Courthouse after 26 years serving as their custodian. Photo ...

VW independent staff CONVOY — Due to the potential of storms passing through, Saturday’s Convoy Community Days Market on Tully St. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) has been moved from Tully St. to the Convoy Opera ...

Submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College has received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO-SSS (student support services). About TRIO-SSS/student ...

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for leading Ohio’s commemorations for America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, has ...

OhioHealth, which operates 16 hospitals in Ohio, including OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is cautioning patients that an existing contract with Anthem will expired July 31 and if the two sides can’t ...

VW independent staff Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is inviting all children to come out to the YMCA of Van Wert County’s Camp Clay for Elks Day at Camp Clay from ...