VW independent staff/submitted information Dedicated volunteers at the Van Wert Civic Theatre are invited to a special Volunteer Appreciation Night on Friday, April 10. This one-of-a-kind event is a heartfelt thank you to the men and women who give their time, talent, and passion to keep the magic of live theatre alive in the Van […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — Tickets are now on sale for Paulding County History Museum’s annual Spring Tea. The tea will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Table hostesses will uniquely decorate each table, most with heirloom or collectible tableware. Bring your friends and enjoy a delightful afternoon. Wear a hat, gloves or spring-themed accessories. Door […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Van Wert High School seniors Trevor Dotson and Chelsea Sanderson seniors as the recipients of the Student of the Month for March.Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation along […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BLUFFTON — The District 13 Natural Resources Assistance Council has announced the opening of the fiscal year 2027 application period for Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation funding, with approximately $6.7 million available to support the permanent protection of natural areas across west central Ohio. Applications will be accepted from April 20 through August […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Citizens National Bank will once again host Community Shred Day on Friday, April 24, for Community Banking Month, offering the public an opportunity to safely shred personal information. Items to be shredded will be accepted during normal business hours of each office. There is a limit of three standard office-size boxes or grocery […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent staff Due to the recent rain and more on the way, plus excess water on ballfields at Smiley Park, the Van Wert Parks Department has decided to make a change to Saturday’s Easter egg hunt. The Parks Department will still give out Easter eggs but instead of them being placed on the fields, […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Deborah R. Paige, 74, of Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Tranquility of Rockford after a ten‑year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born September 7, 1951, in Van Wert, to Ray and Leona (Schwarck) McCollum, who both preceded her in death. Deborah graduated from Van Wert High School and later […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 2:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:10 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having stroke symptoms. 1:14 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a subject with a diminished mental status. 3:00 a.m. […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — From farm to plate, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is offering financial support to businesses and producers through the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Request for Proposals officially opened on April 1. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture […]
POSTED: 04/02/26 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
Submitted information A reminder that local pastors, leaders, and musicians will be hosting a community-wide Good Friday service at 12 p.m. Friday, April 3, in the Bagley Auditorium of the Marsh Foundation in Van Wert. Enter either the front doors facing Lincoln Highway or the back doors on the north side of the building. Parking […]
POSTED: 04/01/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News