By Quincy Thompson The Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert is proud to welcome Brothers of the Heart on Thursday, August 14, presented by Scott Niswonger and supported by JoAnne Wolford and Eileen Manken. It will be a night destined to blend heartfelt harmonies with deeply rooted musical traditions. Made up of four legendary […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Submitted information The Tully Township Trustees regularly scheduled meeting for tonight (Monday, May 19) has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at the Tully Township Building.
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 10:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers took place from May 12-16, 2025. Loretta A. Williams to Shane N. Williams, Courtney R. Williams, a portion of Section 10 in York Township. Estate of Richard A. Barrientos to Laura L. Holcomb, Lisa M. Adams, a […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department and Convoy Fire & EMS Rescue, along with an EMS squad from Van Wert were dispatched to John Brown and Union Pleasant Rd shortly before 9:30 p.m. Sunday to an accident at the jog in the road. The vehicle was southbound on John Brown Rd. and failed to negotiate […]
POSTED: 05/19/25 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Judging by its collective resume, the Lincolnview High School Class of 2025 has already enjoyed many significant accomplishments, all while preparing for the future. Of the 72 seniors who received diplomas at the school’s 65th annual commencement service on Sunday, 44 plan on pursuing higher education, 21 will go directly to the […]
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Chuck Rollins has announced that the school will be hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 25, in the high school gymnasium. Parking will be available in both the west parking lots (high school and middle […]
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Fire Department responded to a barn fire on State Line Rd. at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday. An immediate request for mutual aid went out to area departments, with manpower and equipment requested from Van Wert, Payne, Wren and Monroeville (IN). The barn burned very quickly, but the blaze was contained to the structure […]
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Greg Yinger/special to the VW independent In honor of National Nurses Week, which was May 6-12, CHP Home Care & Hospice offered a “blessing of the hands” — a centuries-old tradition meant to honor the vital role nurses play in healing and compassion. “Blessing of the Hands” ceremonies are now fairly commonplace during Nurse’s Week. […]
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Hoaglin Township Board of Trustees will hold their next regular meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the township house. The meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, May 26.
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports HARROD — All good things must come to an end and that was the case on Saturday, as the ninth-ranked Lincolnview Lancers suffered their first Northwest Conference baseball loss since 2019. That season, Lincolnview lost the NWC finale 6-4 to then-member Paulding to finish 6-1 in conference play. No high school baseball […]
POSTED: 05/18/25 at 8:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports