VW independent staff/submitted information Bargain hunters will be out in full force for not one, but two annual sales taking place later this week. The 21st annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale will be held across Van Wert County and the State of Ohio on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 7-9. The historic Lincoln Highway […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CELINA — This Saturday, August 9, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater located in Celina’s Bryson Park by the lake. The free concert is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. and music performed will […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff If you’ve dreamed of a trip to Italy, this may be of interest to you. The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a two-week trip southern Italy and Sicily, October 22-November 4, 2026. It includes an optional two-night pre-tour in Palermo and a two-night post-tour in Rome. The 14-day trip […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — Every four years Area Agency on Aging 3 conducts a Needs Assessment Survey to help gather data to form the Strategic Plan that will be a blueprint for operations for the future. The Needs Assessment Survey is given to individuals enrolled in the agency’s programs, providers and community members. […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Van Wert High School has released information about season tickets and individual game tickets for Cougar football games, along with adult and student punch pass information for other sports. Football season tickets Fans may purchase football season tickets at the Van Wert High School Office beginning Monday, August 11, through Friday, August 15, […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert’s golf season began on Friday as the the Cougars took part in the Celina Invitational at the Lynx. Van Wert finished third out of 17 teams with a score of 340. Senior returning letterman Griffin McCracken was low man for the Cougars with an 82, and following in his footsteps were three other seniors […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Clement Edward “Ed” Talboom, 88, of Delphos, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1936, in Delphos, to Leon and Bessie (Fare) Talboom. Ed married the former Sandra Ellen Makuh. He was a retired carpenter from Tuttle Construction in Lima. Ed was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran […]
POSTED: 08/03/25 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine wants the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove prop bets from the list of legal bets that can be placed under Ohio’s contractual rules for operators. The request, which was made on Thursday, comes after Major League Baseball announced it placed two Cleveland Guardians pitchers on […]
POSTED: 08/01/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency Director Rick McCoy believes the rain that fell this past week was critical to get Van Wert County back out of a developing drought and get area crops some much needed moisture for the growing season. “A combination of temperatures above normal for July and […]
POSTED: 08/01/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY — Ready or not, the first day of school is fast approaching, and Crestview Middle School and High School officials are excited to begin the 2025-26 school year. Students in grades 7-12 may pick up schedules from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, August 11-13, in the Student Services Office. […]
POSTED: 08/01/25 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News