SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The only mention of a possible data center on Monday’s Van Wert City Council agenda was a reminder about a public hearing scheduled for next Monday. Nonetheless, discussion of a proposed data center dominated the the one hour and 15 minute meeting. Public comments Many of those in attendance at the meeting […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information If you need to gas up, you may want to do it sooner rather than later. Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week and more pump price increases are expected this week. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio, gas […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Strong winds rolled through Van Wert Monday evening and took down a couple of small trees and large branches. Traffic was stopped in both directions on S. Washington St. for several hours as a large tree limb came down and took down utility lines, and a medium size tree came down in the 200 block […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 26-May 3, as Stewardship Week, marking the 71st year of the national event. […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Van Wert City Council has taken another step toward changing speed limits along Van Wert Decatur Rd. Monday night, council members heard the first reading of an ordinance amending the speed limit to 35 miles per hour on Ervin Rd./Van Wert Decatur Rd. from S. Shannon St. to Elks Drive, and another […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information First Financial Bank will soon launch its annual book drive to support financial literacy, collecting books from the community in specially marked bins at all First Financial locations from May 4 through May 30. Books can be left with First Financial at 1163 S. Shannon St. in Van Wert and 202 N. Main […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff WAPAKONETA – A recent traffic stop along Interstate 75 in Auglaize County led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 1.5 pounds of suspected methanphetamine and the arrest of a Willshire woman. According to a press release from the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office, Nicole Marcine Cooper, 43, was arrested last Thursday, April […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A night of classic rock, timeless harmonies, and unforgettable songs is set to take over the Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Saturday as To The Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute brings the music of one of America’s greatest bands to life. Presenting Sponsor to this great night is Porter and Squash. The Eagles defined a generation with […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between April 20-24, 2026. Noah B. Wengard, Marilyn S. Wengard to Leroy S. Wickey, Marlene R. Miller – a portion of Section 19 in Willshire Township. Estate of James Hodgson Jr. to Kristin […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 19 – an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Fisher Ave. for a report of criminal damaging. Sunday, April 19 – a disorderly conduct incident was reported in the 100 block of E. Crawford St. Sunday, April 19 – an officer took a theft report while in the […]
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement