Timothy E. Roberts

Timothy E. Roberts, 60, of Paulding, left us on Thursday night, October 23, 2025. He was born September 12, 1965, in Fort Wayne to Rev. Lloyd and Hazel (Kline) Roberts, Tim’s warmth and kindness touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Tim was an eight year veteran of the United States Army Reserves […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 10/23/2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 8:24 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who is weak and unable to stand. […]

Choir concert…

The vocal music department of Van Wert High School held its fall choral showcase Thursday night.The freshmen choir, sophomore women’s chorus, select acapella choir, and concert choir all performed at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent

BOE hears presentations, OKs agenda items

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A new app will soon allow parents and guardians of Lincolnview Local Schools students to receive notifications of when the bus will arrive home. The Lincolnview school board learned about the BusRight app via a Powerpoint presentation by Transportation Secretary Allison Youtsey during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. Superintendent Jeff Snyder said the […]

Extended early voting hours to be offered

VW independent staff Next week is when extended early in-person voting hours will be offered at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office. Various local issues and races are on the ballot. Here is the schedule: Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. that […]

Carder inducted into Rotary Club

Submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club has announced the induction of Bailey Carder, Chief Advancement Officer at The Marsh Foundation. She was officially welcomed into the club by President Andy Czajkowski during a recent meeting held at Willow Bend Country Club. A Delphos native, Carder has built her career around service and community engagement. Known for her strong […]

SNAP benefits may be in danger

VW independent staff The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is warning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they may not receive their November benefits as normally scheduled if the federal government shutdown continues. Currently, 1.4 million Ohio residents receive SNAP benefits.

Schools to vote on NIL next month

VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has set the dates that member high schools will vote on an emergency bylaw referendum on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). Schools will cast their votes from November 17-21, with the high school principal submitting the vote on behalf of the […]

Cougar golf awards…

The Van Wert High School golf team held its annual postseason banquet at Willow Bend this week. Pictured above is the entire team – all team members were honored as scholar-athletes. Pictured below (left to right) are All-WBL first team Zach Stoller and Griffin McCracken, and honorable mention selection Carter Wright. Shown in the bottom […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 10/22/2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:14 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township. 10:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 10:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Buckeye Drive in […]