By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is turning up the excitement this fall by announcing two brand-new shows – revealed on Friday – bringing inspiring music and spooky family fun to the Niswonger stage. Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Crabb will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19. Known as one of the most […]
POSTED: 05/04/26 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 27 and May 1, 2026. Estate of Shirley Lippi to Dixie Mae LLC, Michael Lippi – a portion of Section 33 in Union Township. Bradley E. Kittle, Jamie L. Kittle to […]
POSTED: 05/04/26 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, April 26 – a report was made in reference to several dogs running loose in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St. During the incident, another dog was attacked and the owner was charged with dogs running at-large. Sunday, April 26 – a report of a dog running at-large was taken […]
POSTED: 05/04/26 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Editor’s note: This year the Brumback Library is celebrating 125 years of service to the community. Each month, the library will tell the story of the Brumback Library, chapter by chapter. This month’s installment looks back at the children’s department. The story is told by Roxanne Roessner, Brumback Library Youth Services Coordinator. By Roxanne Roessner/special […]
POSTED: 05/03/26 at 9:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Ohio’s early voting period officially closed at 5 p.m. Sunday and according to Van Wert County Board of Elections Director Pam Henderson, 1,808 registered voters cast early in-person ballots in the county, while 194 voted absentee by mail. 23 mail-in ballots have yet to be returned. Henderson said the expected turnout on […]
POSTED: 05/03/26 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — On Friday, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced that additional anti-fraud measures are coming this month to help protect Ohioans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The enhancements, which also apply to the Summer EBT/Sun Bucks program, include requiring individuals to unlock […]
POSTED: 05/03/26 at 9:16 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff S. Jefferson St., from Main St. to Central Ave. will be closed from 5-10 p.m. this Saturday, May 9, for the Van Wert Freedom Cruise.
POSTED: 05/03/26 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information Van Wert competes in New Haven NEW HAVEN (IN) — The Van Wert Cougars traveled to Indiana on Friday to compete in the highly competitive New Haven Relays, facing a deep field of teams from the Fort Wayne area and beyond. Despite the strong competition, the Cougars turned in several impressive […]
POSTED: 05/03/26 at 9:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information The CEO Program held its 10th annual banquet on Thursday, celebrating another successful year and honoring students from Van Wert High School, Lincolnview High School, and Crestview High School. The banquet, which was held at Willow Bend Country Club, highlighted the growth and impact of the program, which began in 2016 […]
POSTED: 05/01/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A long awaited public hearing on a petition to re-zone Mega Site property I-2 General Industrial upon annexation into the City of Van Wert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, in the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The hearing is being held to gather […]
POSTED: 05/01/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News