VW independent staff A Van Wert woman is facing a pair of charges in connection with an incident outside of Ruler Foods on S. Shannon St. According to a report from the Van Wert Police Department, Barbara Nickles, 66, was arrested and charged with vehicular assault and negligent assault. The police report states the incident […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A two-vehicle accident occurred around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of E.Main St. and Cherry St. The Jeep was eastbound on E. Main when a southbound vehicle on Cherry St. attempted to make a left turn onto Main and collided with the Jeep. The Van Wert Fire Department’s EMS unit was dispatched to the scene, […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff It’s become a popular annual event for shoppers. The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12 a.m. Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 14. In 2024, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly expanded the Sales Tax Holiday to include more items and […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The next Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, in the ESC conference room, 835 N. Williams St., Paulding.
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Kathleen N. Wehrkamp (née Murray) of Van Wert passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 88. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Kathy’s warmth and fun-loving spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born in Cleveland on November 20, 1936, Kathy was raised in Dover, Ohio, […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 2:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kimala Ann Strickler, 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to Glenn and Joann Neer, who both preceded her in death. A 1972 graduate of Lincolnview High School, Kim dedicated her life to her family […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 10:18 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor In an effort to address the growing mental health challenges faced by first responders and others, Van Wert Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 681 and the Van Wert Fire Department will host a powerful and inspiring event featuring internationally recognized speaker, author and former first responder Travis Howze. The event is scheduled for […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Citizens National Bank (CNB) has announced the promotion of Bain Wannemacher to assistant vice president. In his current role, he has been responsible for facilitating home purchases and refinances, home equity, and other retail loan lending. He started his career in insurance and supply sales and had a six-year stint as […]
POSTED: 07/30/25 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn have announced details of a new plan to address the shortage of safe, accessible commercial-truck parking in Ohio by adding at least 1,400 new truck parking spaces across the state. Following an extensive review of ODOT property, Ohio […]
POSTED: 07/29/25 at 8:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By DAVE MOSIER Van Wert Civic Theatre’s newest production is a “genre-bending” musical that provides excellent music, great vocal performances and an interesting and poignant story that should resonate with people of all generations. The music and book for the musical, Looking Back, were written by Perri Webb. This is the third musical written by […]
POSTED: 07/29/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News