Gunshot residue addressed at hearing

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Rockford man awaiting trial on charges tied to the September, 2023 death a Van Wert woman was in court on Tuesday. Ryan Houser, 39, is charged with aggravated murder, an unclassified felony; murder, an unclassified felony; possessing a weapon under disability, a third degree felony, and tampering with evidence, also a […]

Several hearings held in local court

VW independent staff Six criminal defendants changed their pleas during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Kyle Grieshaber, 38, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a second degree felony. Judge Burchfield ordered a […]

More repairs…

If you’re in downtown Van Wert, you won’t see this clock. The iconic Van Wert National Bank clock at the corner of Main and Washington streets was disassembled last Friday and was taken away for more repairs. The clock was restored and supposedly repaired when it was put back in its familiar spot last July […]

Hit TV show to film in Ohio this spring

VW independent staff/submitted information The American Pickers are returning to Ohio and plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series in March. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The show, which premiered in January, 2010, follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for […]

College Credit Plus meeting rescheduled

Submitted information Due to the extreme cold and the closing of some college campuses with representatives unable to attend, tonight’s College Credit Plus Information Meeting has been rescheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.

OSU Extension, NSCC teaming up

Submitted information Ohio State University Extension and Northwest State Community College are partnering to provide a regional event focused on successful implementation of agricultural conservation practices, called “Success Stories of Conservation”. The event will feature farmers giving 5-minute “lightning talks” that will discuss how specific conservation practices have benefitted them on their operations, followed by […]

Office move…

Van Wert Counseling Services has announced a move to a new office within the same building at 1054 S. Washington St., Van Wert. The new location is just down the hall from the previous one, making it convenient for clients while ensuring continuity of care. The office is handicap-accesible. The stated mission of Van Wert […]

Accounting firm announces new hires

Submitted information Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc. has announced that Katelyn Coning, Josh Ford, Adam Bogart, Sara Keysor, Zach Faulkner and Ryan Nunn were recently promoted. Coning and Ford were promoted to supervisors, and Bogart, Keysor and Faulkner were promoted to in-charge accountants. Nunn was promoted to director of information technology. Coning joined the firm in […]

Schools closed again on Wednesday

VW independent staff Due to the extreme cold, the following schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 22: Crestview Local Schools Delphos City Schools and Delphos St. John’s Lincolnview Local Schools Wright State Lake Campus Van Wert City Schools Vantage Career Center

Real estate transfers 1/13-1/17/25

Sharon Ann Carr to Blair A. Thompson, Van Wert inlots, lot 3077. Deborah Ann McCoy to Judith Ann McCoy-Vadney, Judith Ann Rusine McCoy, Judith A. McCoy, a portion of Section 31, Ridge Township; a portion of Section 30, Ridge Township. Judith Ann McCoy-Vadney, Michael Vadney, Judith Ann Rusine McCoy, Judith A. McCoy to Deborah Ann […]