Committee could study possible VW pool

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor While discussion about marijuana consumption and recreational marijuana dispensaries took up a big chunk of Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, other matters were addressed during the lengthy meeting. One of those matters was a possible community pool, but the message seemed to be “pump the brakes” on the potential project. […]

Appeals Court coming to Van Wert

VW independent staff The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals will travel to the Van Wert County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 14, to hold oral arguments. Seating will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the session will begin at 10 a.m. The session, the first in Van Wert in approximately a decade, is open to the […]

Council hears update on Vision Park

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s a buyer for the spec building at Vision Industrial Park in Van Wert, but a name has yet to be released. Van Wert Area Executive Director Brent Stevens gave an update during Monday’s meeting of Van Wert City Council and said the deal has been in the works since last fall. […]

Van Wert FD receives $15K grant

Submitted information The Van Wert City Fire Department has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of the FireFighter Exposure to Environment Elements Grants (FEEEG). This grant, totaling $15,000, marks a crucial advancement in fortifying firefighter safety protocols. The city is poised to acquire essential equipment to heighten protection against hazardous elements encountered in the […]

VSC changes May board meeting

Submitted information The May board meeting of the Van Wert County Veterans Service Commission has been moved to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the Veterans Service Office, 121 E. Main St., Room 101, Van Wert.

Review: Gladys in Wonderland a hit

PERRY LUHN/for the VW independent One of the most interesting themes for stage plays, is the idea of death. Of course, this is the thing that everyone fears, and I wouldn’t think they would be interested in an investigation of the process. But that hasn’t stopped playwrights. For thousands of years comedies, and dramas, about […]

Water pressure work to affect classes

VW independent staff CONVOY — Crestview preschool and kindergarten students will not have school on Wednesday, due to necessary repairs on Franklin St. related to water pressure. Classes will be in session for students in grades 1-12.

Dana B. Sealscott

Dana B. Sealscott, 65, of Van Wert, died at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Mercy-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born May 31, 1958, to Lester Christian and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott. On April 8, 1995, he married the former Lori Evans. Dana retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, in Van Wert, after 43 […]

Stephen K. Sennebogen

Stephen K. Sennebogen, 74, of Van Wert passed away Sunday April 21, 2024. He was born May 16, 1949 to Henry and Vetha (Ford) Sennebogen, who both preceded her in death. Steve grew up in Van Wert and graduated from Van Wert High School. He went on to obtain his associate’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan […]

Lincolnview sweeps St. John’s Invite

VW independent sports/submitted information DELPHOS — The Lancer track teams competed at the Delphos St. John’s Invitational on Saturday and both teams came away with championship trophies. The boys scored 183 points with Delphos St. John’s nearly 100 points behind them. The girls scored 172 points, beating host St John;s by nearly 40 points. “It […]