Jim Pope on VW Health North

Van Wert County’s newest medical facility — Van Wert Health North — was showcased during an open house on Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of people turned out to see and learn about the new building. President/CEO Jim Pope took some time to explain what Van Wert Health North has to offer. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert […]

ODOT lists ongoing highway projects

VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has announced that the following highway projects will be underway in the Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties this week. Van Wert County U.S. 30, between the Indiana state line and Ohio 49 north, will be occasionally restricted to one lane through the work […]

Aqua Park donor

State Farm Insurance agent Tisha Fast is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Tuesday, July 3. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison is Tisha Fast. YMCA photo

Lowest gasoline price decreases a nickel

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert’s low gasoline price was down a nickel over last week — and was also lower than the state average by the same amount — according to prices provided by GasBuddy.com. The city’s low gasoline price was at Murphy USA in the Towne Center shopping center: $2.57 per gallon. The two […]

VW Football Camp to be held in July

Van Wert independent sports There is still time to register for the 2018 Van Wert Cougar Youth Football Camp, which will be held July 23-25 at the Van Wert High School football practice fields. The annual camp, will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day, and is open to students entering kindergarten through […]

5K walk/run to be held in St. Henry

Submitted information The Redskin Classic 5K walk/run will be held on Sunday July 2, at 8:45 a.m. in St. Henry. This event is sponsored by P. T. Services with the proceeds to benefit community improvements and events. This walk/run is part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge Series. The course will start and finish on […]

Funnel cloud video

Shown is a photo of a developing funnel cloud taken by Neil Mahlie while driving on U.S. 127 south of Van Wert.

Unexpected tornado on ground in county

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a bit of a surprise, since weather conditions weren’t really conducive for one, but Van Wert County apparently had a low-level tornado on the ground for a short time on Friday evening. County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy said an F-0 tornado (with F-5 the most powerful) touched down briefly […]

June Art Exhibit, Market at the Wass

The 62nd annual Wassenberg Art Exhibit opened on June 9 and will be on view through July 8. If you haven’t had a chance to peruse and invest in great art that is available for purchase. Market at the Wass is back this Saturday, June 23, with eight vendors selling fruits, veggies, eggs, baked goods, […]

Law firm gives new life to city landmark

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor One of Van Wert’s landmark buildings has a new lease on life with its recent conversion by a local law firm. Keister & Baker Law Firm LLC has spent months renovating the former U.S. Post Office building on South Market Street into offices for the law firm. The building, constructed in 1915 […]