2024 Pigskin Pick’Em: Week No. 14

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It’s regional championship weekend – best of luck to all area teams still in the running. At least to me, it feels like a century ago when the 2024 playoffs began and we still have three rounds to go if you count this Friday night. There have been some memorable moments during […]

Marsh breaks ground on Equine project

Staff reports/submitted information On Wednesday, The Marsh Foundation officially broke ground for an Equine Program Center in Van Wert. The facility has been a longtime goal for the Equine Program, which began more than 25 years ago and has evolved to meet the changing needs of children and families.  The center will house 4,200 square […]

VW accepts retiring teachers’ resignations

DAVE MOSIER/for the independent The Van Wert City Board of Education accepted the resignations of three retiring school employees, promoted Kyle Clum to high school-middle school custodial maintenance supervisor to replace retired supervisor Rick Allen, and learned more about the district’s enhanced PBIS student rewards program during its November meeting Wednesday. The retiring employees include […]

Healthy Aging grant helps county seniors

Staff/submitted information Seniors throughout Van Wert County will benefit from the recently completed Healthy Aging Grant distributed through the Ohio Department of Aging. Transportation services, therapy programs, digital connectedness and housing aid were among the activities served by the grant. In total, just more than $152,000 was spent benefiting residents 60 years and older. “When […]

Delphos sets community worship service

Submitted information DELPHOS — The community is invited to the 46th Delphos Community Christmas Worship Service presented by the Delphos Ministerial Association at 7 p.m. Monday, December 9, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Scripture readings and songs will guide our thoughts and prayers. Delphos Jefferson and St. John the Evangelist Catholic School high […]

VWHS Academic Award winners announced

Van Wert High School recently announced its Academic Award winners at a luncheon hosted by Central Insurance. Those honored include the following students: 2023–2024 Academic Award Recipients: Freshmen Owen Bates, Sophia Berry, Cylee Boroff, Cohen Bragg, Valerie Byrum, Carley Chiles, Chandler Couch, Amaya Dowdy, Emory Ferckel, Jazzlyn Florence, Izabella Gonzalez, Lilian Greve, Kathryn Gross, Zeus […]

Man gets prison for moving without notice

DAVE MOSIER/for the independent It was a light week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, with just five criminal hearings held during the past seven days. Joshua McGinnis, 43, of Van Wert, was given prison sentences on two counts of failure to provide notice of change of address. The first count was a second-degree […]

Central hosts VW top student luncheon

Submitted information Central Insurance honored the achievements of Van Wert City Schools’ top-performing students with an awards ceremony and luncheon, celebrating their academic excellence and positive contributions to the school community (see list of students on Education Page). The students are recognized through the school district’s Renaissance Program and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) […]

County unemployment falls in October

DAVE MOSIER/for the independent Van Wert County unemployment rates continued their downward trend from September, decreasing nearly a full percent point — from 3.6 percent the month before to 2.7 percent in October, according to figures supplied by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on Tuesday. According to the ODJFS, the county tied […]

MSVW to host downtown holiday event

Staff reports/submitted information Van Wert area residents should mark their calendars for a magical holiday adventure on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in historic downtown Van Wert. This festive event, which promises to bring the joy and wonder of the holiday season to life with activities and attractions for all ages, is sponsored by […]