VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS – Following a Fourth of July holiday that saw a significant increase in fireworks-related incidents, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Ohioans of the serious risks associated with handling and setting off consumer-grade fireworks. Under Ohio state law, Ohioans are legally permitted to discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on July 3-5, […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A longtime county employee is now enjoying retirement. Dennis E. Parsons, also known as “Hammer” retired this week from the Van Wert County Courthouse after 26 years serving as their custodian. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News
VW independent staff/submitted information Navy Club Ship 726 has announced its first adult kickball tournament to help offset the cost in preparation for Van Wert’s 2026 Independence Day Parade. The tournament, which will take place September 26-27, and September 28 if necessary, will include a double elimination style setting, 55 minute time limit per game, 10 players […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Central Insurance retirees and guests held their June meeting on the 25th at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. Lunch brimmed with animated chatter and the warmth of good company. Following the meal, retiree Chuck White shared insights about a fire safety sensor called “Ting,” designed to detect electrical hazards before they cause fires.Attendees were as […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 12:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
An Ashland University baseball player with family ties to Lincolnview High School heard his name called in this week’s Major League Baseball Draft. Hunter Allen, a right handed pitcher, was chosen by the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh round. Allen, who played high school baseball at Woodmore High School, played two years at Owens Community […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 10:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger Frederick Burnfield, 81, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima. Roger was born on December 3, 1943 in Lima, to J. Frederick and Ruth Sophia (Lutterbeck) Burnfield, who both preceded him in death. He grew up in the Spencerville area graduating from Spencerville High […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, July 14, 2025 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress. 10:37 a.m. – […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information After a nearly three-year wait, fan-favorite Girl Named Tom is making a highly anticipated return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 19 for the final stop of their national “Wilder Then” tour. Fresh off the release of their brand-new album just last week, the sibling trio is hitting […]
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 3:00 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor More than a dozen city streets are on this year’s Van Wert street repaving list, which was unveiled during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. The list includes: Accoring to Mayor Ken Markward, the winning bidder for the work was The Shelley Company, with a bid of nearly $1.1 million. […]
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
An assembly line made up of volunterers was hard at work Monday outside a home on U.S. 224, west of the Van Wert city limits. Backpacks with school supplies were being filed to help Navajo students in need. Check Wednesday’s VW independent News page for the full story. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News