The VW independent welcomes the opinions of readers in the form of letters to the editor, provided the submissions are in good taste and refrain from attacking individuals. The VW independent has the right to decide whether or not any reader submission will be published. Letters may be subject to editing and may not be […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:45 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, The recent news regarding Google’s $500 million investment in Lima (“Google officially behind data center project,” March 16) is a landmark moment for northwest Ohio. As we watch our neighbors secure this project, Van Wert is doing more than just “exploring” the field — we are actively preparing to lead it. Large-scale […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
VW independent staff/submitted information On Friday, March 27, four young women will vie for the title of Queen Jubilee 51 during the Van Wert Peony Pageant. The annual event will once again be held at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Every […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:43 am. FILED UNDER: Top Story
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner and awards program at Willow Bend Country on Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day themed event. Entertainment was provided by illusionist Krendl. The Brumback Library received the 2026 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Crystal Image Award given to […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Three Van Wert-based organizations are among seven local charities and community projects to receive a portion of $9,854 recently donated by members of Paulding Putnam through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. 80 percent of members round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, allowing Paulding Putnam to provide more […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Marty Schladen/Ohio Capital Journal Updated data from the Urban Institute underscores what candidates and pollsters are hearing in Ohio and around the country: Average people are having a harder and harder time getting by. Other measures, such as those of income fragility, also show widespread economic insecurity. The Urban Institute this week updated 2023 research […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor FAIRBORN — Marion Local’s size and length proved to be too much for Lincolnview to overcome, as the No. 1 ranked Flyers pulled away from the Lancers for a 46-30 win in the Division VI state semifinals at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center Friday night, ending Lincolnview’s remarkable run. With […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Gavin Evans (10) tries for two against Marion Local during Friday night’s Division VI state semifinal game at Wright State University. Grant Zielke (15) looks to pass against the Flyers and Marshall Hammons (20) prepares to shoot against Brayden Mescher. Photos courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports A mere 13 miles separate Delphos St. John’s High School and Kalida High School, but the two will meet in the Division VII state championship game at UD Arena in Dayton today. It’s a rematch of the season opener between the two teams, which was won by the Blue Jays 45-30. No. […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:32 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell. 7:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Colwell Road in Union Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 7:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence […]
POSTED: 03/20/26 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement