Health Dept. named HLA affiliate

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District, which is a Healthy Families America affiliate, has been accredited as a provider of high-quality home visiting services to pregnant families and families with infants and young children. The announcement was made Friday by Prevent Child Abuse America. Healthy Families America is the signature […]

Postal worker still employed by USPS

VW independent staff A local mail carrier facing a federal charge for allegedly setting fire to mail last fall is still employed by the United States Postal Service. Naddia Dhalai, USPS Strategic Communications Specialist, confirmed on Friday that Kyle Carver remains employed by the postal service. However, she did not confirm his actual status, active […]

Union Township public hearing set

Submitted information The Union Township Zone Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding the approval of three conditional permits being issued within the township. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 29, at 7 at the Union Township building, 9977 Dixon Cavett Rd., Van Wert.

Bonifas promoted at First Federal

Submitted information The Board of Directors of First Federal of Van Wert has announced the promotion of Terra Bonifas to chief administrative officer. Bonifas has over 10 years of banking experience. She joined First Federal in June, 2020 and served in the lending department before moving into the administrative area. Bonifias is a graduate of […]

Help available for first time homebuyers

Submitted information LIMA — For the ninth consecutive year, Superior Credit Union is providing down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers. Through their internal program SuperiorFirst, Superior will provide 250 first-time homebuyers a grant of up to $2,000 to purchase their first home. Superior Credit Union and the Superior Foundation teamed up to provide $500,000 to […]

Weekend roundup: hoops, bowling

VW independent sports Boys basketball Van Wert 67 Bryan 44 BRYAN — Van Wert exploded for 31 points in the third quarter and the Cougars went on to defeat Bryan 67-44 on Saturday. Already leading 30-11 at halftime, Van Wert received 10 points from Griffin McCracken and eight points from Xavier Kelly in the third […]

Knights win…

Crestview’s Hudson Perrott (above) and Will Sheets (below) work their way to the basket during Saturday’s non-conference game against Fort Recovery. The Knights put the wraps on a 2-0 weekend with a 65-61 win over the Indians. Crestview (9-6) will host Delphos Jefferson on Friday, then will travel to Celina on Saturday. Wyatt Richardson/VW independent

On the Air: radio stations WKSD/WERT

VW independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live and pregame coverage will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Games are subject to change. WKSD Tuesday, January 20 – Delphos Jefferson at Wayne Trace (girls) Friday, January 23 – Edgerton […]

Cougars win!

Van Wert boys basketball coach Jeremy Best gives his team instructions during Friday’s WBL game against Defiance. The pep talk worked, as the Cougars won the game 47-35. Lincolnview and Crestview also posted wins on Friday. Game stories can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/VW independent

VW Chamber plans a pair of events

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce has released information about a pair of upcoming events, one in February, the other in March. Galentine’s Day Event The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will present a “Galentine’s Day” event at Willow Bend Country Club on Thursday, February 12. The event will […]