VW independent staff A current member of Van Wert City Council is being sued by the city over a blighted property. The lawsuit against Judy Bowers was filed September 24 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Bowers is finishing her second term as a council at-large member and is seeking a third term. The […]
POSTED: 10/28/25 at 9:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Sunday, October 19 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St. Monday, October 20 – a theft report was taken in the 900 block of George St. Monday, October 20 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd. The […]
POSTED: 10/28/25 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 27, 2025 2:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township to assist a subject in retrieving an animal from private property. 6:30 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who fell. 8:11 a.m. – Deputies […]
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Northwest State Community College President Dr. Todd Hernandez cuts the ribbon at the school’s Van Wert campus. A ceremony was held this morning and a public open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. today for members of the community, including potential students and their families. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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Sunday, October 26, 2025 1:27 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township to assist a subject. 1:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an assault. 4:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers completely around the OHSAA football playoffs, which will kick off around Ohio Friday night. Long distance Van Wert fans know just how widespread Region 14 has been and it’s no different this year. The 2020 state championship season was a tour of all parts of […]
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor In case you’re wondering – leaf pickup in Van Wert will begin the week of November 24 and will last approximately four weeks. During Monday night’s Van Wert City Council meeting, Mayor Ken Markward noted the service is a little later this year because leaves are late in falling, and said more […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information The magic of the holidays is coming to life once again in downtown Van Wert as the Holiday Market on Main returns for the 2025 season. The fun community event will take place across four festive Saturdays – November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, offering visitors the perfect […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information CONVOY – “An Afternoon of Roots, Rock and Blues #5” on stage with the Gonzo Band will be presented by the Village of Convoy Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. this Sunday, November 2. The doors will open at 1 p.m. Admission is free and there will be a 50-50 raffle, hot […]
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VW independent staff/submitted information First United Methodist Church is issuing a critical call to action for the Van Wert area and surrounding communities, families and local businesses to help pack life-saving rice meals for the people of Haiti. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the Goedde […]