Country concert

The weather was great and the crowd huge as Waylon, Willie & Cash — Outlaws and Highwaymen (above), played the hits of Country legends Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash in Fountain Park on Friday. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

VWCT Youth Theatre play dates scheduled

VW independent/submitted information Each summer, Van Wert Civic Theatre provides performing opportunities for youngsters, as well as theatre experiences for everyone in the family. Next week, Little Red: Life in the Hood will open for a three-performance run. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July […]

VWHS students earn gold in FCCLA event

VW independent/submitted information ANAHEIM, California — Two Van Wert High School students earned gold medals at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)’s National Leadership Conference June 30-July 4 in Anaheim, California.  More than 8,700 participants from across the country gathered together to attend leadership and program trainings, hear national speakers, meet youth […]

ODOT seeks input on state trail system

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Recent trends in safety, demographics, and demand have spurred the Ohio Department of Transportation to develop its first-ever policy plan for walking and biking. Stakeholder and public engagement will help ensure that policies and investments meet the needs of people walking and biking. The Walk.Bike.Ohio plan will guide Ohio’s bike and pedestrian transportation policies […]

Van Wert Elks donate to Convoy Fire Dept.

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated a Fire Hose Inflation System to the Convoy Fire and EMS. The system is used to inflate a section of fire hose so it can be pulled across a stream or pond to assist in the rescue of someone in […]

Treece leads VW to ACME district win

Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Owen Treece was the hero for Van Wert on Friday. Treece delivered a walk off RBI double in the seventh to give the No. 1 seed Cougars a 2-1 ACME district win over St. Marys Memorial at Shawnee High School. The Van Wert High School junior also pitched a […]

Election Bd. office moves to new location

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Elections has now moved into its new facility at the corner of Ervin and Jennings roads — a building that finally gives the board the space and parking needed with the increase in early voting seen in the county. Elections Director Linda Stutz said she and […]

CHP-Hospice sets volunteer info meeting

VW independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals-Hospice is offering a one-hour informational meeting about volunteer opportunities at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at its offices at 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. This informational meeting provides the chance to learn more about all available volunteer opportunities and help match them with volunteers’ skills and interests. “When you donate […]

VW water office closed July 23 for training

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Water Office will be closed all day Tuesday, July 23, due to software and computer training.  Water customers can pay their bills online or drop them in the night depository box on the south side of the drive-up window.

Wren Wiffleball tourney sign-up date set

VW independent/submitted information WREN — Sign-up for the 28 annual Wrenway Park Wiffleball Tournament will be held on Thursday, August 1, at Wren Restaurant. The first 15 teams with their entry fee will be in, along with last year’s champion team.