VW independent staff/submitted information Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures will impact the Indiana Region throughout next week. Heat watches and warnngs are expected to be issued by the National Weather Service for much of the workweek. Now, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information OHIO CITY — Rather than honoring a single individual this year, the Ohio City Park Association has chosen to recognize an organization whose volunteers have quietly and faithfully served the Ohio City community for many years. Accordingly, the Park Association has announced that the Ohio City Food Pantry will serve as […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education will close out fiscal year 2026 at a special meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. today (Monday) in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. In addition to a pair of FY 2026 matters, the board is expected to approve temporary fiscal year 2027 appropriations. The agenda also includes […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Central Insurance in Van Wert hosted a sizable classic car and truck show on Saturday. Weather conditions were nice for the show, which boast nearly 100 cars and trucks from different decades. Bob Barnes photos
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Some things may never change but others will when the 2026 high school football season kicks off in August. If you take out the COVID-19 season, Van Wert and Bryan have opened the regular season against each other seemingly forever and they’ll do so again this year. Crestview and Parkway met in […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
By Quincy Thompson The entertainment lineup continues to grow at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center as Van Wert Live announces two exciting new shows that are now on sale to the public. From family-friendly wonder to legendary comedy, these additions offer something for audiences of all ages this fall. First up is The Amazing Bubble […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
John Garner Shaffer, 82, passed away Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born on March 28, 1944, in Converse, the son of Loyal Vaughn Shaffer and Elsie Mae (Bryan) Shaffer, who both preceded him in death. On March 20, 1965, he married the former Bonnie Jean Rickard who […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 5:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a rather rare Extreme Heat Warning for its entire region, including Van Wert County, from 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2. Temperatures will be in the 90s each of those days, but heat index values will reach up to […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, when Heaven’s choir had an immediate opening, God called Linda Ann Fox, a former resident of Van Wert, to join. Waiting for her in the audience were those who had gone before: the love of her life, Donald Wayne Fox; her parents, Mabel and Frank Burton, brothers Buddy and Bob […]
POSTED: 06/28/26 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Rotary Club recently welcomed more than 30 cyclists participating in the annual Rotary Tour for MESA (Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad), a five-day bicycle tour that raises funds and awareness for one of Rotary District 6600’s premier international service projects. MESA collects surplus medical equipment, supplies, educational materials, […]
POSTED: 06/26/26 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: News