3 seek GOP county treasurer’s nomination

Van Wert independent Financial problems that have plagued the Van Wert County Treasurer’s Office for more than a year are likely at least partially responsible for Treasurer Nathan Vandenbroek having two Republican challengers for the March 17 primary election. In addition to Vandenbroek, who filed petitions for the Republican nomination for a full four-year term […]

Council on Aging donation

The Van Wert County Council on Aging is grateful to Braun Industries for its recent donation. The lettering, decals, and reflective outlines donated will be great safety precautions during transportation services at the Council on Aging. Senior citizens of Van Wert County who need transportation services should call the Council on Aging at 419.238.5011. Shown is […]

2 sentenced, 4 change pleas in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor One person was sentenced and four people changed their pleas during criminal hearings held over the past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Amanda LaBounty, 36, of Payne, was sentenced to nine days on each of two counts of falsification, both misdemeanors of the first degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield […]

Dresses donated

Vantage Career Center Health Information Management (HIM) program instructor Diane Font and students collected homecoming, prom, and bridesmaid attire for the Tim Tebow Foundation, which provides a yearly prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. “A Night to Shine” is held in many cities and countries around the world. With […]

United Way donates $5,300 to food banks

VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith recently presented a check for $5,348.50 to West Ohio Food Bank to be used by the Salvation Army, Trinity Friends Church, and Van Wert Area Cooperative Ministries food pantries.  The money was raised at this year’s Day of Caring event held at […]

House OKs Latta’s rural Internet access bill

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan bill introduced by Energy and Commerce Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee Bob Latta (R-5th District), that works to ensure federal resources are appropriately allocated to communities that lack access to the internet.  Currently, broadband maps are outdated and are […]

United Way campaign ends

First Federal Savings & Loan of Van Wert prides itself in serving the Van Wert County and once again, it has completed its 2019 United Way campaign with a 100 percent participation from its staff and an increase over last year. Not only do the employees contribute, but First Federal also makes a corporate donation […]

Rockford sets fundraiser for cancer victim

VW independent/submitted information ROCKFORD — The Parkway community is coordinating fundraisers for Charyl Luth, who is in a fierce battle against cancer for the second time. Team Luth will receive 100 percent of all proceeds raised. A chicken dinner will be held Saturday, December 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at New Horizons Church, 833 S. […]

Holiday recycling schedule announced

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Solid Waste Management District has released its Christmas/New Year’s recycling schedule. During Christmas week, Wednesday’s curbside is not being collected. The rest of the week will be collected as usual. During New Year’s week, Wednesday’s curbside is not being collected. Instead, Wednesday will be collected on Thursday, January 2, […]

Knights shut down Fort Jennings 61-36

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor FORT JENNINGS — Crestview was able to snap a late second quarter tie and went on to easily defeat Fort Jennings 61-36 on Tuesday. The win boosted Crestview’s record to 2-4, while Fort Jennings dropped to 0-6 on the season. The Knights knocked down four treys in the opening quarter – […]