By Quincy Thompson Get ready to set sail on a smooth musical voyage as Thurston Howell, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band, docks at the Feel Good Friday stage at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, July 11. It’s the band’s first-ever appearance in Van Wert, and they’re bringing a […]
POSTED: 07/07/25 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information A reminder that the due date for the second half collection of 2024 Van Wert County real estate taxes is this Wednesday, July 9. The Van Wert County Treasurer’s Office is open Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — The Village of Convoy will be hopping this Friday and Saturday with this year’s edition of Convoy Community Days. Here is the full schedule of events. Friday, July 11 Enjoy shopping and dining in downtown Convoy on Friday night and Saturday. Visit Cheers & Gears, Convoy Tastee Freeze, Daily […]
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Fireworks lit up the sky above Van Wert High School Friday night. The annual show was provided by the Van Wert County Foundation. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commere has a busy month in store. Here is a list events planned for July. Ohio West Safety Council Join the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday July 9, for the monthly meeting of the Ohio West Safety Council, sponsored by Eastman & […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State officials have announced the launch of a new traffic safety campaign to raise awareness about how vehicle occupants who fail to buckle up threaten the safety of others traveling with them. The new “Hard Hitter” seatbelt campaign uses football imagery to illustrate the physical impact of an unbuckled vehicle occupant […]
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VW independent staff Four people were injured, three seriously, in a three vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Van Wert County’s Ridge Township late Sunday afternoon. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred near mile post 16, not far from the Lincoln Highway exit shortly after 4 […]
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The Van Wert County Historical Society was the place to be on July 4. The organization’s annual Independence Day “Holiday at Home” event offered something for everyone, including a performance by the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band, vendors, kids activities and more. VWCHS photo
POSTED: 07/04/25 at 8:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The State of Ohio has officially allocated $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects in 41 counties, including one in Van Wert County. $4.4 million is coming from Ohio’s Highway Safety Improvement Program and has been earmarked for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Van Wert Decatur […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert Area Retired Teachers Association (VWARTA) will have a summer luncheon meeting and program at 12 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Willow Bend Country Club. Members are encouraged to attend to hear updates from speaker Dr. Robin Rayfield, ORTA Executive Director, and/or other ORTA officers on the STRS pension system and […]
POSTED: 07/04/25 at 8:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, News