Submitted information The Ohio Department of Development and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep more families warm. From now through March 31, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Winter […]
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports LIMA — Lincolnview enjoyed a sweep over Elida at Westgate Entertainment Center Monday evening. Led by Pacey Early’s 180-191-371 series, the Lancers defeated the Bulldogs 2403-2355. Owen Dannenfelser was right behind with a 154-208-362 series, followed by Grayden Clay (162-130-292), Carson Cowdrick (154), Aaron Garay (145), Zach Newell (143) and Chandler Murphy […]
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
To the Editor, Thank you to the community for “Giving with Joy” in 2025. Red kettles – thank you for every person who took time to ring a bell or stand at a kettle and thank you to all kettle sponsors. Thank you for every person who put a […]
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
VW independent staff Rumors have been around for some time and now it’s been confirmed – Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert is being sold. In a letter to members, it was noted that after 30 years of ownership, Central Insurance has decided to sell the property to Defiance-based KCC Investment Properties, The Compound, […]
Monday, January 12, 2026 3:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute. 12:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Airport Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs. 2:46 p.m. – Deputies spoke with […]
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A somewhat new look Van Wert City Council was sworn in Monday night. The city’s eight member governing board has three new members – Hall Block and Dewaine Johnson, who are at-large members, and Eric Hurless, who represents the city’s fourth ward. Block and Johnson are replacing Jeff Kallas, who chose not […]
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 10:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Allen County Regional Transit Authority has released details about another free opportunity for the public to learn how to ride that will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday, January 15, in Van Wert County, with a majority of the rides happening in downtown Van Wert. This is […]
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 10:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Grab your sweetheart or rally a group of friends and beat the winter blahs with a day of mini-golf excitement across Van Wert on Valentine’s Day. The YWCA of Van Wert County and Fraternal Order of Elks 1197 are teaming up to raise funds for YWCA Survivor Services Programs with the […]
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
One person was taken to the hospital after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and U.S. 224. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. Monday. A 2010 Toyota Prius, driven by Gary Reidenbach, 69, of Convoy was westbound on Lincoln […]
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Utah-based residential solar panel company, alleging that the company used high-pressure sales tactics and misleading claims that left Ohio consumers with higher utility bills and debt. “This was a galactic misrepresentation of what the company could and should do,” Yost said. […]
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 10:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News