VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents to join a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. In partnership with Collette Travel and Orange Grover Travel Company, the Chamber will host a 10-day “Shades of Ireland” group tour, June 19–28, 2026, offering travelers the opportunity to explore the best of […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:12 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Young trick-or-treaters and their families flocked to downtown Van Wert to load up on goodies on Saturday. Below are several pictures of the many costumed youngsters enjoying the Halloween-themed festivities. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Trick-or-treat opportunities are on tap later this week, including 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30 in Delphos. In Ohio City, there will be costume judging at 6 p.m. at the fire department, then trick-or-treat from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Halloween night, Friday, October 31. In Convoy, trick-or-treat will be offered from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, November […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff This is the weekend we “fall back” one hour to Eastern Standard Time. The time change will officially occur at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 2.
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The final 2025 edition of the Monday Mailbag is here. It’s been a pleasure answering questions and comments from our loyal readers. The Monday Mailbag has been featured on the VW independent Sports page since 2017 and many people have seemed to enjoy it. If you’d like to see it return in […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 9:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports TIFFIN — For the first time since 1999, Crestview is a cross country regional champion. The Knights, ranked No. 1 in the latest OATCC Coaches Poll, won the boys’ title at the Division IV regional meet at Hedges Boyer Park in Tiffin and qualified for the upcoming state meet. Crestview finished with […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — Following the conclusion of the football regular season Saturday night, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the final computer ratings, playoff qualifiers and first-round pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all first round games will be played on Friday, October 31, with kickoffs set for 7 p.m. Four teams […]
POSTED: 10/26/25 at 3:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has dropped the hammer on the defending Division V football state champion Ironton Fighting Tigers and it appeals no appeal will be filed. It was made official Saturday morning – the Ohio High School Athletic Association has removed Ironton High School from the […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The investigation into the actions of a local mail carrier continues at the federal level. The ongoing investigation was confirmed via email on Friday by the Office of the Inspector General, after an inquiry by the VW independent. “We are working this investigation,” said Charlene Cerra, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, USPS […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Hundreds of Van Wert County voters have taken advantage of Ohio’s in-person early voting period. Numbers supplied by Van Wert County Board of Elections Director Pam Henderson show 662 voters cast ballots through Friday, October 24. She noted 86 ballots have been mailed out and 47 have been returned. The last day […]
POSTED: 10/25/25 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News