Van Wert joined many other municipalities nationwide by holding a “No Kings Protest” on Saturday. It began at Fountain Park at 1 p.m. and within minutes had moved to the 200 block of S. Washington St.

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Family Healthcare of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert has cut the ribbon on its new pharmacy. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning at Family Healthcare’s facility on ...

ST MARYS — An update on power supply shortages was the main discussion at Midwest Electric’s 88 th annual meeting recently held at St. Marys Memorial High School. More than 1,000 members, families, ...

A parking accident on Kear Rd. Monday morning damaged an apartment unit and a car. The driver’s foot slipped and hit the gas, causing the car to jump the curb and struck the apartment. Van Wert EMTs ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It appears a case that has been in the local court system since late 2023 will finally come to an end on Tuesday. After several delays in his case, Ryan Houser, 39, of ...

Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of suspicious activity. 3:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of ...

A reminder that Van Wert city crews are starting storm brush pickup today. Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming said due to the extensive damage caused by last week’s storm, it will take more than a ...

The 2020 high school football season was like no other in Ohio. It was the COVID-19 year and the Ohio High School Athletic Association changed its playoff football format that year. After a six game ...

The Van Wert Civic Theatre launched its 2025–2026 season by honoring the outstanding work of its performers, directors, designers, and volunteers at its annual meeting and awards banquet. The evening ...

VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a passenger car and bicyclist in the Village ...

The Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge No 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a $500 donation to the Willow Bend Country Club. The money is earmarked for their Kid’s Golf Clinic.