The Crestview Knights are preparing to host four time defending state champion Marion Local Friday night. A game preview story with comments from both coaches can be found on the Sports page, along with a preview of Friday night’s Western Buckeye League opener between Van Wert and Elida. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Maria Moreno Jaimes, 67, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1958, in San Jerónimo, de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico to Conrado Moreno who survives of Mexico and Eloisa (Lopez) Jaimes, who preceded her in death. She married Eutiquio Jimenez who survives in Mexico. Maria […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Arline Helen Wegesin, 103, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. Arline was born on February 26, 1922, in the home of her maternal grandparents in Paulding County near the town of Grover Hill. She was the first child of George and Leota (Sutton) Rager, […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donald E. Hammons Jr., 68, of Fort Jennings, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1957, in Van Wert, to Donald E. and Anna (Winget) Hammons Sr. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Van Wert. Donald is also survived […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:33 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, August 25, 2025 8:50 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident reporting a stolen bicycle from a location on Main Street in the Village of Ohio City. 8:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of reckless driving. 9:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Week No. 1 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances on opening night of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School […]
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 10:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Harness racing is one of the more popular attractions at the Van Wert County Fair and it will be tonight’s grandstand attraction, with post time at 6:30 p.m., shortly after the fair’s opening ceremonies. More harness racing is scheduled for 12 p.m. Monday, September 1. VW independent file photo
POSTED: 08/26/25 at 1:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Main Street Van Wert’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program is now officially open for 2026. It honors Van Wert residents and their family members who have served, are serving, or have given their lives for our country, as well as retired firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. Each banner will feature the hero’s name, […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Trash vouchers for Van Wert city residents have proven to be popular so far. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Mayor Ken Markward said 206 such vouchers have been picked up since they first became available on Monday, August 18. The vouchers, which can be used next month, can […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine is calling on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to immediately designate all natural and synthetic kratom compounds as illegal drugs. Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for consumption or medical use, but it is often marketed […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News