Indoor football game to be played in Lima

VW independent sports      LIMA — If you’re looking for something different on Saturday night, arena football is coming to Lima. The Ohio Legends, based in Marion, will meet the Michigan Raptors in an opening around American Arena League 2 opening round playoff game. The game will be played at the Apex Sports Zone, 4565 Elida […]

Vantage and QTS host data center event

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A steady stream of people visited Vantage Career Center for 90 minutes on Thursday for more information on the planned $10 billion QTS data center, which will be built at the Mega Site on the east side of Van Wert. Representatives from QTS manned different information tables in the school’s commons area, […]

Rollover crash…

Failed brakes caused this rollover crash at the U.S. 127/U.S. 224 roundabout early Thursday afternoon. The Van Wert Fire Department EMS and fire department crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m. Upon arrival the driver was outside of his vehicle sitting on the ground with several eyewitnesses to the accident. EMT took […]

MSVW launches golf cart raffle

Submitted information Main Street Van Wert is giving community members the chance to win a brand-new golf cart valued at approximately $10,000 through its exciting summer Golf Cart Raffle fundraiser. The raffle, sponsored in partnership with Carts & More, offers participants an opportunity to take home a stylish new golf cart just in time for summer activities, neighborhood […]

CCF scholarship winners…

Scott Etzler, a trustee for the Convoy Community foundation distributed 18 scholarships for a total of $16,500 to 17 Crestview seniors during last month’s Senior Convocation. The Convoy Community Foundation is a non-profit organization which originated in 1979, and the trustees oversee the Memorial Endowment Fund. The fund generated the monies used for these scholarships, […]

Stephen Dean Snyder

Stephen Dean Snyder, of Oxford, Ohio, a deeply devoted father, husband, civic leader, and one of Miami University’s most dedicated servant-leaders, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was 75 years old. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, on January 29, 1951, to Dewane and Kathryn Snyder, Steve grew up in the tight-knit community of Middle Point, […]

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 6/10/2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 12:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist a stranded motorist. 1:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a subject trespassing. 2:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Poe Road […]

Klopfenstein votes for improvement projects

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for state and community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion. The bill provides appropriations for state infrastructure needs, including renovations to state offices, new construction for mental health […]

Local students receive Central scholarships

VW independent staff/submitted information Central’s Educational & Charitable Foundation has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program recipients. The program rewards graduates pursuing degrees that support careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. The scholarship—which increased this year— provides up to $7,500 annually to each student, is renewable for up to three years, and may be […]

Defendants appear for court hearings

VW independent staff Eight criminal defendants appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for various hearings this week. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Bond violation Dylan Slagle, 22, of Van Wert, denied violating his bond by having contact with a victim. He was released on a surety bond along […]