VW independent staff There were plenty of smiles at Tyler’s Short Stop on E. Main St. in Van Wert this morning. That’s because a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the store. Not just any winning ticket, but a big winning ticket. That piece of paper with numbers for Tuesday night’s drawing is worth […]
POSTED: 03/18/26 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert has officially been purchased by KCC Investment Properties LLC of Defiance, which according to a press release, marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the historic course. Originally built in 1924 and most recently owned by Central Mutual Insurance Company since 1995, […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff ROCKFORD — There doesn’t appear to be much interest by Parkway Local Schools district residents to switch athletic conference affilation. According to Superintendent Laura Young, 663 responded to an online poll with the question “Overall, do you support the proposal to move from the MAC to the NWC?” 62.7 percent of respondents […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — Paulding Putnam has largely restored power to around 3,000 members following a powerful straight-line wind event that began Friday afternoon, March 13, and continued through Monday morning, March 16. The storm, which brought gusts up to 77 mph across Ohio, caused widespread damage — one of the toughest faced since […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports For the fourth time in school history, Lincolnview is in the OHSAA boys basketball state tournament and the number six seems to be a common theme. The Lancers qualified for the state tournament in 1996, 2016, and 2026. Lincolnview won the Division IV state title in 1997. For head coach Brett Hammons, […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Central Insurance retirees and guests met on February 25, for their monthly get together at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. The group enjoyed a relaxed lunch filled with conversation, life updates and a shared meal from the buffet and favorite menu selections. Those in attendance were (below, front row, left to right): Paula […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 6:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Betty Jane (Lockhart) Cox, 86, of Ohio city was welcomed peacefully into her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and is now rejoicing in the presence of our savior. Betty was born on May 24, 1939, to Dale and Rhea Lockhart. On June 29, 1957, she married the love of her life, Walter Cox […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 6:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Monday, March 16, 2026 8:14 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency. 8:43 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a burglary, a second degree felony, and an additional […]
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor More than 3,000 local AEP customers lost power due to Friday’s wind storm that rolled into northwest Ohio and the extreme wind slowed repairs and restoration efforts. According to an AEP spokesperson, across the Van Wert service area, including Van Wert County and all of Delphos, 3,339 customers lost power at the […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Lincolnview High School Theatre Department will present the comedy-drama Sitting in a Tree beginning this week at the Van Wert Civic Theatre. Sitting in a Tree is a heartfelt story that follows the lives of John and Sarah as they navigate the joys, challenges, humor, and heartache that come with growing up, […]
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News