Submitted information The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. Now through September 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central […]
POSTED: 07/01/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Elks Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge No 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a donation to the Portal 220 Teen Center in Van Wert. Portal 220 is an entertainment facility with games, activities, music, entertainment and movie lounge seating. It is a place designated for teens to be able to come […]
POSTED: 07/01/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Farm Bureau and Soil & Water Conservation District will co-host their annual ag banquet on Tuesday, August 5 at Life House Church in Van Wert. The evening will begin with an election for two supervisors on the SWCD Board from 5-6 p.m., then dinner catered by Lock 16 at 6 […]
The Northwest State Board of Trustees met in regular session last week and a highlight of the meeting was the annual NCSS Foundation check presentation. This year’s check totaled $1,051,000, with the money designated for student scholarships, equipment, outreach programs and student support efforts. Pictured above from left to right are Robbin Wilcox (NSCC Executive […]
POSTED: 07/01/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Despite online claims to the contrary, the City of Van Wert’s annual Independence Day fireworks show will take place at 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Van Wert High School. A social media post claimed the show was canceled due to a lack of funds, but the Facebook account appears to be […]
POSTED: 07/01/25 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OHIO CITY — The Village of Ohio City is proud to announce Don and Carolyn Walker as the 2025 Lambert Days Grand Marshals, honoring their deep roots in the community and decades of service and dedication to the town they’ve always called home. Don Walker was born in 1948 on Richey […]
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Monday, June 30, 2025 7:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog. 12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to check the welfare of dogs. 1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. […]
POSTED: 07/01/25 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement