VW independent staff/submitted information The office of Visit Van Wert has announced Van Wert County Passport 250, a new community-wide adventure encouraging residents and visitors to explore destinations across the county while celebrating local history, businesses, and attractions as part of Ohio’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Passport 250 features monthly themes that guide participants to visit […]
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — In recognition of Data Privacy Week this week, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Ohioans of steps they can take to protect their personal information, which is vital to keeping their identity and finances secure. Data Privacy Week also coincides with Identity Theft Awareness Week, which highlights various ways to stay […]
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 2025 annual financial report for Union Township has been completed and is available for review by request of the office of the fiscal officer.
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 9:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information KALIDA — Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc. is excited to announce its Air Command Section Control System, designed for Unverferth Pro-Force dry fertilizer spreaders, has received the prestigious AE50 Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 Awards recognize the year’s most innovative products in agriculture, food and biological […]
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 9:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between January 19-23, 2026. William L. Smith, Lyndel L. Smith to Smith Preservation Trust, Smith Preservation Trust TR, The Smith Preseveration Trust, The Smith Preservation Trust TR, Trenton W. Smith TR – a […]
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Monday, January 26, 2026 1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 5:38 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a utility line sparking. […]
POSTED: 01/27/26 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s been nearly two years since the topic was discussed at length and now it appears it will return to the forefront. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Fourth Ward Councilman Eric Hurless said he wants to revisit and continue conversations about a municipal pool that began in early […]
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 9:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ever wonder what happens to the snow that gets piled up in downtown Van Wert? According to Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, after it’s loaded into dump trucks it’s taken to a dump site on Dutch John Rd., not far from U.S. 30. According to Fleming, due to a problem with equipment, crews will begin removing […]
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society will undergo a scheduled kennel improvement project beginning Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 7, made possible through a generous legacy gift from the estate of Don Gerber and a grant from the Van Wert County Foundation. During this one-week project, the Humane Society will […]
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Northwest State Community College Van Wert Campus will host a new student “Visit Day” at the new campus site 520 E. Sycamore St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. Visit Day is a student-focused event hosted by NSCC Learner Services offices (admissions, advising, financial aid, etc.). The main focus […]
POSTED: 01/26/26 at 9:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News