SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor If their nominating petitions are deemed valid, six people will run for three Van Wert City Council At-Large seats this fall. The deadline to file petitions with the Van Wert County Board of Elections was 4 p.m. Wednesday. Director Pam Henderson said she hopes to have all petitions checked and validated by […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 9:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There will be no shortage of local issues on the November 4 general election ballot. 15 issues will appear on the ballot, but only two are countywide. Wednesday at 4 p.m. was the deadline to file petitions with the Van Wert County Board of Elections to get the issues on the fall […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will have a new member in 2026. Incumbent Scott Mull is not running in November. Thaison E. Leaser filed petitions with the Van Wert County Board of Elections to fill Mull’s seat, while incumbent Gregory Blackmore is seeking re-election. No other candidates filed to […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information A reminder that 2025-2026 class schedule pickup times for Van Wert High School students are fast appraching. Here is the list of dates and times: Monday, August 11: seniors from 8-11 a.m. and 12-3 p.m. in the Student Services Office. Enter through the student entrance. Tuesday, August 12: juniors from 8-11 a.m. and […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Traditionally, Wapakoneta has enjoyed a great deal of success on the gridiron and that trend is expected to continue this season. Over the last four seasons alone, the Redskins have gone 42-9 and this year’s team is expected to substantially add to the win column. It should be noted the program is […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 9:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Cougars compete in Putnam County OTTAWA — 20 teams took to the course at Moose Landing Country Club for the Ken Schnipke Kalida Invitational on Wednesday. Pettisville walked away with the hardware after shooting an excellent team score of 312. Ottawa-Glandorf followed was one stroke behind at 313. Third place went to Delphos St. John’s […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information CRANE TOWNSHIP — A crash involving two commercial vehicles injured both drivers and temporarily shut down a portion of U.S. 24 in northern Paulding County Tuesday morning. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched to U.S. 24 at County Road 87 at approximately […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Four hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Wednesday morning, including three for various probation violations. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Probation violations Scott Eckelbarger, 59, of Fort Wayne, admitted to violating his probation by receiving another charge while on probation. He was then […]
POSTED: 08/06/25 at 10:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The entire community is invited to a big summer bash happening this Friday in downtown Van Wert. Main Street Van Wert’s Block Party will take place from 4-10 at and near Fountain Park. The free family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, delicious food, local shopping, cold drinks, and festive fun for […]
POSTED: 08/05/25 at 9:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert FOP Lodge 62 is planning a food drive from August 11 through September 13 to benefit the community food pantry. The Lodge is asking members and community to come together for this food drive to support those in need. On average approximately 150 families/individuals use the food pantry monthly. […]
POSTED: 08/05/25 at 9:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News