Paulding man dies in U.S. 127 crash

OSHP information PAULDING — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 127, just north of Ohio 613 in Paulding County.  The crash was approximately three miles south of the city of Paulding. A 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Walter Harris, […]

Baseball camp ends

The Van Wert baseball program recently held a weeklong camp for youth baseball players.  Players were instructed on the fundamentals and competed against each other in baseball activities.  The Van Wert baseball program would like to thank all of the players and parents for a great week of baseball. (photo submitted)

Civil War event

Bob Dispenza of Fort Wayne, Ind., and his son set up his naval tent and display. He will be one of many Civil War re-enactors who will be joining the Van Wert County Historical Society’s Holiday at Home commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War on July 4. (photo submitted)

War of 1812 ceremony this morning

Information submitted Isaac Van Wart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Jacob Stemple Chapter of Daughters of the War of 1812 are planning a ceremony today in honor of the War of 1812 Bicentennial this year. The ceremony is planned for in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse (in case of […]

Another slight dip in Ohio jobless rate

ODJFS information Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in May, down from 7.4 percent in April, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 19,600 over the month from the revised 5,139,300 in April to 5,158,900 in May. The number […]

Doo-Wah Riders

The Doo-Wah Riders brought their special brand of Country music to the stage at Fountain Park for the second concert of the Fountain Park Summer Music Series, sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

Electric aggregation letters coming soon

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s taken awhile, but the electrical aggregation program voted on by a number of Van Wert County political subdivisions is finally ready for implementation. Van Wert County Board of Commissioners Clerk Larry Clouse announced on Friday that letters will be sent out soon by FirstEnergy Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation, […]

New business opens

Massage Therapists Leslie Moser, Heather Bidlack and Lindsey Ross cut the ribbon Friday on their new business, Van Wert Massotherapy, located at 149 E. Central Ave. Services provided by the business include massage therapy, stress reduction, reflexology, body detoxing, ear candling, body stretching, hot stone massage and aromatherapy. The business also provides a retail section […]

Matthews new Council on Aging director

Council on Aging information The Van Wert County Council on Aging is proud to announce the recent hiring of a new executive director, Kevin Matthews. Matthews earned his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Northwestern Ohio. He is also currently a licensed social worker […]

New Van Wert firefighters announced

VWFD information Two new Van Wert firefighters have recently completed their one-year probationary periods and are now full-time firefighter/paramedics for the local department. Van Wert Fire Chief Jim Steele announced that Firefighters Ronald N. Luttrell III and Chance A. Guisinger have completed their probationary period and have been appointed to a permanent position of firefighter/paramedic […]