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: 10/17/25 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, “He also mentioned transparency and accountability.” “I feel like people need that in order to feel comfortable with how we’re using your taxes,” he stated. “I feel like taxes should be earned and should be earned through good financial reporting and providing quality services.” The above is copied from an article in […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Thursday, October 16, 2025 7:07 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen. 8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject lying in the ditch. 12:51 p.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Above, Lincolnview’s Kara Suever (6), Annabel Horstman (3), and Ella Elling (35) converge to block Parkway at the next during Thursday night’s Division VI sectional final game against the Panthers. Below, Crestview’s Kaci Gregory (3) tries to send the ball over the net vs. Parkway in the second sectional final match of the night. The […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Division VI COLDWATER — It was a rough night for Lincolnview and Crestview in the ultra tough Division VI sectional/district at Coldwater High School on Thursday. In the first game of the sectional finals, No. 2 seed Coldwater defeated No. 6 seed Lincolnview 23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12. The Lancers saw their season […]
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Voters in much, but not quite all of Van Wert County, must decide on Vantage Career Center’s request for a continuing 0.7 mill property tax renewal for permanent improvements. The issue is one of 14 issues on the local November 4 ballot. Appearing at Wednesday night’s Van Wert Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet […]
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Top Story
Submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce will host its 20th annual “Salute to Small Business” awards bruncheon from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday November 21, at Willow Bend Country Club. Join the Chamber as they recognize the best of the best within Van Wert County. Chamber businesses will be recognized in the […]
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Brumback Library, which was dedicated in 1901, is recognized as the first countywide public library in the United States and nearly 125 years later, it continues to serve residents through its main location and its various branches. Now, the Brumback Library is seeking voter approval of a continuing .5 mill replacement […]
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — Learn more about the Paulding Downtown Historic District by touring three business buildings at a free Progressive After-Hours on Wednesday, October 22. Community Revitalizing Paulding (CoRP) is organizing the event, set to begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Paulding County Area Foundation building on the south side of the square. The […]
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 8:52 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 7:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Kay-toons