Talented guitarist to perform on Friday

VW independent staff An Akron, Ohio native will share his talents on the stage at Fountain Park on Friday. Michael Weber leads the Michael Weber Show. He’s described as composer, musician, producer and a guitar phenom who fronts the explosive rock group. He was the winner of MTV’s “Amazingness” television talent/variety show and has performed […]

S.A.L. donates to CERT…

The Sons of the American Legion recently made a donation to the Van Wert County CERT team for their help at a recent car and motorcycle show. Pictured are CERT Director Rick McCoy and Sons of the American Legion Commander Randy Matthews. Photo submitted

VWHS alum tabbed as new principal

VW independent staff INDIANAPOLIS — A 2010 Van Wert High School graduate has received a notable promotion within the Indianapolis Public Schools. Nicole Morrow-Weaver was recently promoted from assistant principal to principal and was given new responsibilities at Northwest Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. The promotion is part of the district’s “Rebuilding Stronger” […]

VWAEDC sets annual meeting for Flag Day

VW independent staff The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the Vantage Career Center community room. The public is welcome to attend and should enter through Door No. 14. The evening will include a review of the past year and what’s ahead in […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 6/6/2023

Tuesday June 6, 2023 5:47 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible fire. 7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township. 8:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township to […]

NSCC sets beginning program offerings

VW independent staff/submitted information Northwest State Community College has officially announced its beginning program offerings for the upcoming Van Wert campus. In total, Northwest State Van Wert is planning to offer more than a dozen on-site programs with more potentially coming. According to Dr. Jon Tomlinson, Dean of the NSCC Van Wert Campus, the program […]

VW Water Office to close for 2 days

Submitted information Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Van Wert’s Water Utilities Office in the Municipal Building will be closed on Thursday and Friday, June 8-9. The drop box will available for payments, along with online access at vanwert.org “Pay My Bill” tab.

State travel grant to benefit Van Wert

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has announced Van Wert has been awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The TAP can expand travel choices and strengthen the local economy. The program provides federal funds for projects like pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvement […]

Summer food program receives boost

VW independent staff/submitted information The Golf Committee from Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a donation of $500 to the Van Wert YWCA’s annual summer food program. The program includes breakfast and lunch as well as recreational and educational activities. While during the school year, free and reduced-price […]

Middle Point village official passes away

VW independent staff MIDDLE POINT — A long time Middle Point official passed away Monday at Lima Memorial Hospital. Michael Wolfcale, 69, was a member of Middle Point Village Council from 1983-2008, then served as mayor from 2009-2013. He was village administrator from 2014-2018 and since then had served as ORC and project manager. Information […]