Veterans attend L’view’s annual program

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Ahead of Tuesday’s holiday, 47 military veterans were honored during Lincolnview’s annual Veterans Day program, held in the elementary gymnasium on Sunday. They were joined by family members and others and heard remarks from program coordinator Stephanie Renner, who praised all veterans for their sacrifices and commitment.   “It is because of their […]

Brumback Library offers self-checkout

VW independent staff/submitted information Starting this week, there’s a new way to check out books from the Brumback Library. A new self-checkout station is being added at the main library in Van Wert, giving patrons the option to check out their own materials quickly and conveniently. The self-checkout station is designed to give library users […]

Volunteers set up…

Volunteers took advantage of Saturday’s dry conditions to set up this year’s Christmas at Fountain Park. Volunteers from the Van Wert Service Club, the Optimist Club of Van Wert, Main Street Van Wert, the Van Wert Parks Department and others spent the day preparing for the annual event. A lighting ceremony will be held at […]

VWCF to match Giving Tuesday donations

VW independent staff/submitted information On Tuesday, December 2, the Van Wert County Foundation will once again join the global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday, to encourage people to make a difference in the community. To promote lasting funding solutions and endowment growth, the Van Wert County Foundation will match donations up to $10,000 to benefit organizations […]

Sunday afternoon mishap…

This was the situation on S. Washington St. near Webster St. in Van Wert early Sunday afternoon. A southbound pickup truck pulling a travel trailer jackknifed while entering the curve. No injuries were reported. Road surfaces were wet and it was snowing lightly at the time of the accident. S. Washington St. at the curve was […]

Regional semifinal football pairings set

VW independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the third round of the football playoffs. The higher seeded teams will host the regional semifinals on Friday, November 14. All games kick off Friday at 7 p.m. The better seeded team will serve as the host through the […]

Paul Richard Gilliand

Paul Richard Gilliland, age 81, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away at home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Paul was born September 2, 1944 in Van Wert, the son of Dale and Golda (Kanney) Gilliland. He married his wife, Diane Hoehn on July 1, 1989 in Van Wert. Paul was an engineer with Aeroquip in Van […]

Charges will be filed against mail carrier

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Charges will indeed be filed in connection with an October 22 mail burning incident in Van Wert and those charges will be handled at the federal level. “This case has been referred to the US Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution,” said Charlene Cerra, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, USPS OIG, in response […]

Annual Festival of Trees to shine

VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — Paulding County History Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, The Festival of Trees, is just around the corner. The dates are Friday, November 14 through Saturday, November 22. Explore nearly 30,000 square feet of holiday trees, displays and decorations in three buildings. Admission and parking are free. Donations are greatly […]

Renner honored…

Navy Club Ship #726, represented by Commander Ken Myers (left) and Senior Executive Officer Lucas Myers (right) honored Stephanie Renner for her many years of service to the veterans of Van Wert County. For 15 years, Renner has organized Lincolnview’s in-person Veterans Day program, coupon meals during COVID-19 years and card showers for local veterans. […]