Victoria L. Lee

Victoria L. “Vicki” Lee, 66, of Middle Point, died Friday, December 11, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, after courageously battling cancer for the last 18 years. She was born August 14, 1949, in James and Florentine “Honey” (Martin) Cooley, who both preceded her in death. On April 8, 2004, she married […]

Attorneys get involved in ED discussion

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was the turn of the attorneys on Thursday to sit in on economic development talks held between the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners and Van Wert mayor-elect Jerry Mazur. The mayor-elect and Commissioners Todd Wolfrum, Thad Lichtensteiger and Stan Owens have been holding a series of discussions on how best […]

Seatbelt use rewarded

The Van Wert Post conducted a seatbelt rewards program at Crestview and Lincolnview Local Schools this week. Students arriving at school who were wearing their seatbelts were given a free sandwich coupon courtesy of the Lewis Family McDonald’s restaurants. The effort was aimed at rewarding the good choice made by students. Shown is Trooper Blossom […]

Twig III holds 2015 Tree of Lights event

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Hospital’s TWIG III volunteers lit up the tree in front of the hospital’s main entrance for the 22nd year on Monday.  The Tree of Lights service was filled with reflection and music, offering a wonderful way to honor and remember loved ones this holiday season. The tree displays sparkling […]

United Way donation

Shown are employees of Superior Collision who recently completed their 2015 United Way campaign. This year United Way campaign was shared at each of the Statewide locations. Superior Collision had a great campaign, with 100 percent participation and an increase over last year. United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith thanked Superior […]

Peony Fest plans grand marshal contest

VW Peony Festival information Area students in grades 6-8 have been asked to participate in the 2016 Peony Festival Grand Marshal Essay Contest. Students are asked to compose an essay of approximately 500 words, to be written about a living adult 18 years of age or older who has made an impact, made a difference, or […]

Courthouse to close 2 1/2 hours Dec. 22

VW County Commissioners’ information The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday that the County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday, December 22, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Wassenberg artwork represents changes

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With all the changes that have happened at Wassenberg Art Center over the past couple of years — including the transition to its new home in the former Van Wert Armory — it is perhaps fitting that one of the first pieces of art visitors see at the art center is one […]

Thank you!

Jamie Evans, YWCA housing director, and Jody Wannemacher, YWCA outreach coordinator, visited three local schools in November to have students sign big “thank you” cards for the Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office to express their appreciation for all both departments do for the YWCA’s housing programs, as well as the […]

Pak-A-Sak robber among those arraigned

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Five people were arraigned and two others appeared for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Those arraigned include a Paulding man charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly robbing the north Pak-A-Sak convenience store on November 14. John J. Gosnell, 26, entered a not guilty plea to one count […]