By Quincy Thompson As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is ready to deliver a season packed with unforgettable experiences. This fall, five incredible shows promise to fill the auditorium with music, laughter, and memory-making moments before the holiday season begins. Here are the top five […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Central Insurance retirees and guests held their July get together on July 23 at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. Lunch buzzed with lively conversation and the comforting presence of good friends. Attendees were as follows (front row, left to right): Grace Haselman, Lela Benneman, Paula Giessler-Scott, Sharon Baer, Luanne Watson (guest) Back Row: Val Sluterbeck, […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent staff/submitted information Problems at a refinery in Indiana are being blamed on a sudden spike in gas prices late last week. Locally, pump prices jumped from the $2.89 range to as high as $3.49 per gallon for self-serve regular. By Sunday afternoon, prices had decreased to $3.39 or $3.40 per gallon at most […]
POSTED: 08/25/25 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The 2025 Van Wert County Fair will begin its seven day run on Tuesday and just like previous fairs, it will offer fun for people of all ages. The gates will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday and the Commercial Building will open at 9 a.m. The annual grand opening ceremonies will begin […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Two people were transported by Ohio City EMS to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital early Saturday afternoon, following a two car accident at Ohio 118 and Ohio 81. A black Kia was southbound on 118 when a westbound blue Honda failed to yield the right of way. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident and […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — As the state of Ohio continues to experience an alarming decline in the number of its volunteer firefighters, the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Ohio Fire Academy has launched an innovative new portal to more easily and directly connect Ohioans with available opportunities at their local fire houses so communities across the […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call at a home at John Brown Rd. and Leeson Ave on Friday. The call came in at approximately 5:50 p.m. and upon arrival, smoke could be seen coming out of the house from the eaves of the roof. Firefighters quickly gained entrance to the […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about the WBL, a record setting night and OSU vs. Texas. Q: Which of Friday’s WBL scores surprised you most? It seemed like a rough night for the league. Name withheld upon request A: It’s probably Galion’s 35-6 win over St. Marys Memorial. I predicted St. […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information UPLAND (IN) — Crestview’s boys country team opened the new season in fine fashion by winning the Taylor University Invitational on Saturday. Lincoln Smith led the Knights with an eighth place finish (16:47), followed closely by Derek Young (10th, 16:54). Hudson Perrott finished 13th (17:18), and Kale Vining 14th (17:25). In […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school football broadcast schedules for radio stations 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3. Games will air live, with pregame coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday, August 29 In addition, both radio stations will air Saturday’s Texas at Ohio State game via the […]
POSTED: 08/24/25 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports