VW independent staff/submitted information The YMCA and the Department of Health collaborated to provide free swim lessons and water safety training to residents in Van Wert County. Lessons began on Tuesday, June 2, and will end on Thursday. The 50 openings for the free lessons filled up in just a few days, demonstrating a strong […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, back-to-back nights of free musical entertainment are set for July 3-4 in downtown Van Wert. Van Wert Live’s Feel Good Friday concert series will be on pause June 26 and July 3, but Navy Ship Club 726 has secured Superhawk, a rock band based in […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Civic Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming Youth Theatre production, Dear Edwina Jr., a heartwarming and hilarious musical that celebrates friendship, confidence, and the importance of being yourself. Dear Edwina Jr. follows the story of Edwina Spoonapple, an advice-giving extraordinaire who dreams of becoming the […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Deborah Weigner/special to the VW independent The Salvation Army’s mission is to meet human need without discrimination. Hunger is a very important issue. With rising costs of gasoline and utilities, working families have to choose between going to work, paying bills and feeding the family well. Older citizens are also having a hard time having food […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Monday was a good day for the YWCA of Van Wert County. The State of Ohio’s capital budget signed by Governor Mike DeWine that day included a $250,000 allocation to YWCA to support construction of its new 30,000 square foot facility. In a press release, officials said the YWCA is grateful […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — Four months after being named in an antitrust lawsuit, OhioHealth has announced it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — With farm margins tightening due to increased input prices and lower crop prices, farm management and evaluation of agronomic practices are critical. Ohio State University Extension is your partner to help evaluate practices on the farm and to assist with farm management and succession planning. Agricultural producers in Paulding County and […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Farm
Delphos Police On 6-8-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Skinner St. for an unruly juvenile complaint. On 6-8-2026 – officers spoke with a male who reported an attempted fraud on his debit card. The purchase was flagged by the bank prior to the purchase going through. On 6-8-2026 – officers located […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sandra Lou Cooper, 75, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at Homestead of Van Wert. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Van Wert County, to Max Leroy Dull and Alice Mae (Hughes) Dull, who both preceded her in death. Sandra married Neal Donald Cooper in 1976 and he passed […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Central Insurance retirees and guests gathered on May 27 for their monthly luncheon at Pizza Hut in Van Wert. The group filled their plates from the buffet and spent the late morning visiting, sharing memories, and enjoying a relaxed meal together. Those attending were (bottom row, left to right): Viv Langhals, Sharon Baer, Paula Giessler, […]
POSTED: 06/16/26 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles