Boosters install officers, change name

VW independent sports Effective June 1, a new group of Van Wert Cougar Booster officers was installed. They are John White, President; Andy and Mitch Gearhart Co-Vice-Presidents, Bre Sudduth; returning Treasurer, and Ashley Metzger – Secretary. Change in leadership can also bring new ideas, with the first change being the name. The club is now […]

Ohio now offering help for homebuyers

VW independent staff and submitted information The path to homeownership can be challenging for Ohioans, especially if they don’t know where to start. The Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency can help with resources to guide Ohioans through their homeownership journey, and with a heated housing market, it’s essential to be […]

Hot hot hot…

For the second straight day, temperatures topped the 90 degree mark in Van Wert County. This was the temperature at the WKSD/WERT studios on Mendon Road Wednesday afternoon. According to Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy, the official high reached 94 degrees on Wednesday and 98 on Tuesday. Heat index values both days easily […]

Summer Food Progam limited next week

VW independent staff Due to the continuing rise in temperatures next week, the YWCA of Van Wert County’s Summer Food Program will end at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22. Families are asked to pick up from the normal pickup area at 11:30 a.m. those days. If your child is enrolled in […]

Hughes St. fire…

The Van Wert Fire Department spent some of Wednesday afternoon battling the heat and a fire at a home on Hughes St. Check back later for more information. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

City offices to be closed on Monday

VW independent staff Offices in the Van Wert Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St., will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

YWCA to offer RJT program to area youth

VW independent staff and submitted information YWCA of Van Wert County has announced the USA Track & Field RunJumpThrow (RJT) youth activity program will again be offered to to the Van Wert community this summer. In 2014, USA Track & Field and The Hershey Company created RunJumpThrow, a hands-on learning program designed to get kids […]

Chamber, Young Professionals to host event

VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of Van Wert County will host a Happy Hour Mixer and DORA Crawl next week in downtown Van Wert. The event is meant to foster connections between the business community and local young professionals, while supporting local establishments through […]

John L. Riley

John L. Riley, 88, of Van Wert, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert. He was born on February 18, 1934 in Findlay to Lee and Gertrude (Ridenour) Riley, who both preceded her in death. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline L. Feeney September 28, 1952, and she […]

Derecho damages some of Van Wert Co.

VW independent staff and submitted information The Storm Prediction Center has officially declared the storm system that hit Van Wert County and the surrounding area Monday night as a derecho. Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy said three rounds of storms moved through the area, which created a significant swath of wind damage. At […]