Schulte is a mother of three who balances family life with a passion for community service. She volunteers at Lifehouse in Waumbaland and is the secretary of the Van Wert Rotary Club. Schulte also ...

Submitted information The 2024-2025 athletic season in the Western Buckeye League proved to be one of the most competitive in recent history, as the race for the prestigious Superior Credit Union All ...

VW independent staff 31 governments, businesses, schools, and nonprofits in northwest Ohio will share $1.2 million in Recycle Ohio grants. Funding will provide litter prevention and cleanup programs, ...

The YMCA of Van Wert County and Hickory Sticks Golf Course recently recognized Willie Hernandez (center) for over 62 years of membership at the golf course. Willie was born on August 1, 1934, and will ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While there are more steps to go, a data center in Van Wert moved a bit closer to reality Monday night. By a unanimous vote, Van Wert City Council approved an ...

Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback returns to the VW independent Sports page and will run each Friday until the start of the fall sports season. With the OHSAA state baseball tournament taking place ...

Submitted information The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Van Wert County during the week of June 16. All work is weather permitting. U.S. 30 bridge repair: ...

By Quincy Thompson This fall, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will resonate with a powerful blend of classical brilliance and youthful energy as The 5 Browns take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, ...

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 ...

Jonathan Landwehr, 29, appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for arraignment on Tuesday and entered the plea to five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, all ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While there won’t be an Independence Day parade in Van Wert this year, there is some good news – there will be a July 4 parade in the city in 2026. As reported on ...