By Quincy Thompson/special to the VW independent Thanks to the recent runway expansion at the Van Wert County Regional Airport, Van Wert can now accommodate larger jets – this includes the Gulfstream 550 set to land this afternoon, which belongs to philanthropist and Gaither Gospel enthusiast Scott Niswonger. This will be the largest jet that […]
POSTED: 08/13/25 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert Counseling Offices is pleased to welcome Megan Chiles, MSW, LISW, to its clinical team. Megan began her career in social work in 2021 and has been providing therapy services since, working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including schools, crisis intervention, and outpatient care. Megan uses a […]
POSTED: 08/13/25 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Coldwater 168 Crestview 173 (boys) CELINA — Crestview’s Mathew Dealey shot a 1-under par 35 and won match medalist honors during Wednesday’s match against Coldwater at the Mercer County Elks Golf Club. The Knights lost by five strokes, 168-173. Logan Schlemmer fired a 44, followed by Chase Feasby (46) and Kash Lichtensteiger (48). Coldwater was […]
POSTED: 08/13/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 5:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a possible car fire. 10:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an […]
POSTED: 08/13/25 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor WREN — In the southwest corner of Van Wert County, Wren, with an estimated population of 165, will be home to considerably more people this Thursday-Saturday, as people flock to the village for this year’s Wren Homecoming celebration. The annual event is held during the third weekend of August and it features […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Changes at a pair of downtown Van Wert intersections are becoming permanent. Monday night, members of Van Wert City Council heard the first of three readings of two resolutions making the intersections of S. Walnut St. and Central Ave. and S. Market St. at Central four way stops for good. Stop signs […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Demolition and clean-up continued Tuesday at the site of the former Thomas Jewelers building on S. Washington St. in downtown Van Wert. According to Christy Martin, Program Manager with Van Wert Area Economic Development, the project was a collaboration between the Van Wert County Foundation and the Van Wert County Land Bank. Those involved were […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The cast is set for the Van Wert Civic Theatre’s upcoming fall musical, Bonnie & Clyde. It’s described as an electrifying production that tells the story of America’s most notorious outlaw couple in a thrilling, dramatic, and musical journey filled with passion, rebellion, and consequences. Taking on the iconic roles of the infamous outlaw duo […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Beginning on Monday, August 18, the Van Wert County Probate Court will be unable to generate certified marriage license requests for marriages prior to 1993 starting August 18, 2025. Court officials anticipate they will be able to resume certified marriage license requests for all marriage licenses on September 2. “We are having marriage […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Girls tennis Lehman Catholic 5 Van Wert 0 SIDNEY — The Cougars dropped their season opener on the road, falling to Lehman Catholic 5-0 on Tuesday. At first singles, CharLette Spaid defeated Van Wert’s Lauren Gearhart 6-0, 6-2. At second singles, Brooklyn Fortkemp topped Madilynn Thompson 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Ashreal Alvarez was […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports