VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — On Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine provided a series of updates on the State’s ongoing efforts to support Ohio families being affected by the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced this week that […]
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Local government offices, including the Van Wert Municipal Building, Van Wert Municipal Court, and the Van Wert County Courthouse and Annex will be closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. State and federal government offices will be closed as well, and no mail will be delivered that day.
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area regional quarterfinal playoff football games played on Friday, November 7. Division II Region 8 Trotwood-Madison 55 Lima Sr. 12 Division III Region 10 Medina Buckeye 26 St. Marys Memorial 0 Wapakoneta 41 Shawnee 16 Division IV Region 14 Bath 21 Bellevue 0 Division VI Region 22 […]
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 9:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle minor injury crash, involving a hazardous material leak. It occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. today (Friday) on Ohio 116 near mile post 8 in Jennings Township. According to a report from the patrol post, a 2015 Freightliner […]
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 5:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of suspicious activity. 12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Collins Road in Ridge Township for a report of suspicious activity. 8:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jennings Delphos […]
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Work is progressing on the new Vantage Academy of Medical Careers, according to Superintendent Rick Turner. It will be housed in the former Thomas Edison Building across the street from the Vantage campus and during Thursday night’s monthly Vantage school board meeting, Turner said interior demolition is 80-90 percent complete. “State permits […]
POSTED: 11/06/25 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Van Wert American Legion Post 178 will hold its annual Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, at Memorial Park, 631 W. Main St. There will be a brief ceremony and lunch will be served after the service. In case of bad weather, the service will be held inside the Post hall.
POSTED: 11/06/25 at 9:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert FOP Lodge 62 is once again proud to support the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office’s “Christmas with Kids” program with a $3,000 donation, along with a $500 donation to Main Street Van Wert’s “Holiday at Home.” Pictured above are FOP Chaplin Richard Shobe, Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach and FOP Treasurer Adam Wehage. Pictured below […]
POSTED: 11/06/25 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert YMCA recently hosted its new “Y Not Get Spooked” event – a free community night that brought laughter, light scares, and lasting memories to more than 200 families. The family-friendly Halloween celebration provided local children with a safe and entertaining way to enjoy the spooky season, complete with […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Van Wert County cohort. The program will be presented from January-September of 2026 with each session taking place on the first Wednesday of each month at a different location within Van Wert County. In addition to the monthly sessions, the […]
POSTED: 11/06/25 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News