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
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — A new program to make child care more affordable was unveiled on Monday by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente. The Child Care Cred Program is a $10 million program designed to make child care more affordable for working families while […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that his office will host an informational meeting for northwest Ohio students and families from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District regarding the U.S. Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process. It will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 2, at Owens Community College, […]
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The musical version of Bonnie & Clyde was a big hit at the Van Wert Civic Theatre this past week. The Tony-nominated musical tells the story of Texas-born bandits Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, from their days as youngsters — Bonnie a waitress who longs for stardom and farm boy Clyde a juvenile delinquent who […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around OHSAA football playoff, the Stat of the Day, Games of the Week, Crestview’s Jim Wharton, Sunday’s Browns-Packers game, and leaving early. Playoffs If the playoffs were to begin this Friday, three WBL teams would be in – Wapakoneta in Division III, Region 10, and […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview’s Kaci Gregory (above) returns the ball during Monday’s non-conference volleyball match at Van Wert. Below, Van Wert’s Amaya Dowdy (5) and Leah Krites (13) urge on their teammates. Crestview won the match in straight sets, 25-11, 25-15, 25-15. Both teams will return to action tonight, with Crestview hosting Spencerville and Van Wert traveling to […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ellie Ward scored three goals and one assist to lead Crestview by Allen East 5-3 in NWC soccer action Monday. Cylee Grubb had two goals and Evie Williman tied the school record with three assists in the home field victory. The win was supported with hard defense/midfield play by Madi Springer and Dakota Thornell. The […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Area residents and businesses are invited to a Customer Appreciation Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, September 26, at the Van Wert office, 1199 Westwood Dr. Free lunch, including pulled pork, brats, chips, and ice cream will be provided. Attendees may also enter to win a variety of door prizes. […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Reservoir for a report of gunshots being heard in the area. 3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 9:45 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Just released Friday: Challenge the Sea concept album from all-vocal country group Home Free. Featuring their legendary harmony blend – plus a swashbuckling sway and the hypnotic rhythms of sea-shanty folk – Country’s only all-vocal group Home Free have officially released their new album, Challenge the Sea. They set sail to the Niswonger for their […]
POSTED: 09/22/25 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment