Britany McMichael is all smiles after bowling a 300 game at Olympic Lanes Monday night. Photo submitted
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The VW independent welcomes the opinions of readers in the form of letters to the editor, provided the submissions are in good taste and refrain from attacking individuals. The VW independent has the right to decide whether or not any reader submission will be published. Letters may be subject to editing and may not be […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, Area Agency on Aging 3 submits this letter in support of the Van Wert Council on Aging two replacement senior citizen levies on the ballot November 4, 2025. The mission of Area Agency on Aging 3 is to provide life-span resources that inspire, educate, and empower older adults, persons with disabilities and […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, Vantage Career Center has a proud tradition of preparing students for the workforce with diverse and comprehensive vocational training programs. With the proposed continuous funding levy, the center will be able to upgrade its facilities, incorporate modern technologies, and expand its curriculum to align with the fast-evolving job market. This investment ensures […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Harry E. Latimer, 89, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1936, in Payne. On June 28, 1975, he married the former Nancy Dunlap. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Harry […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, September 22, 2025 1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 2:33 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation, a fifth degree felony, and warrants from […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information COLUMBUS – Week No. 5 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fifth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — The 24th annual Leland Smith Insurance Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, September 27, at Crestview High School. The highly competitive field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin at 9 a.m. in both the high school and middle school gyms at […]
POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert’s 2025 street repaving project will begin very soon. That was the word from Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming during Monday night’s Van Wert Council Meeting. Fleming said milling and grinding of affected streets will begin on Wednesday. Actual paving is scheduled to begin on October 2 and should last about 10 […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
During the 2025 Van Wert County Fair, the Van Wert County Agricultural Society hosted the annual Wood Carver Auction on Labor Day. For the second year, the Society expanded its community outreach by partnering with four local non-profit organizations, designating specific wood-carved pieces to benefit each group. The organizations selected for this year’s charitable collaboration […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News