An early Saturday morning accident at the intersection S. Shannon St. and W. Main St. brought a full response by the Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department. The van pictured above was struck by a red pickup truck. Upon arrival, the fire department accessed those involved for injuries, but all treatment was […]
POSTED: 06/06/26 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
A large crowd gathered at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert Friday night for the kickoff to Van Wert Live’s Feel Good Friday summer concert series. Those in attendance were transported back to the 80s – at least the big hair and the music of the time as the Ladies of the 80s rocked the […]
POSTED: 06/06/26 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
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 explores the expanding Brumback Library. The story is told by Theresa Mengerink, Brumback Library Patron Service Specialist; content collected from Van […]
POSTED: 06/05/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Discussion of possible amendments to the city’s junk and rubbish ordinances will be discussed during a Van Wert City Council “Council of the Whole” meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. No action will be taken during the Committee of the Whole meeting. The regular […]
POSTED: 06/05/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ROCKFORD – The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band is keeping busy these days. The band will present a concert in the large shelter house at Shanes Park in Rockford at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12. It’s free and open to the public. Music performed at the concert will include several patriotic selections […]
POSTED: 06/05/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information JACKSON TOWNSHIP — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed a Putnam County resident. It occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday at the intersection Ohio 637 and County Road 138 in Jackson Township, Paulding County. Sara Woolbright, 20, of Continental was […]
POSTED: 06/05/26 at 8:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Brent Stevens Many well-meaning people scrolling Facebook don’t realize they’re being pulled into a coordinated narrative. They see emotionally charged posts with sensational headlines about “dirty data centers” destroying the planet, share them in outrage, and join local opposition efforts—unaware that much of the anti-data center movement rests on a rigid “green energy now” […]
POSTED: 06/05/26 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Opinions
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The 2025-2026 school year is in the books and now, the Vantage Career Center Board of Education and administrators are preparing for the upcoming school year. During Thursday night’s monthly meeting, the board approved a number of agenda items tied to the 2026-2027 school year, which will begin in August. Many of […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 8:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information As part of The Brumback Library’s 125th Anniversary celebration and Van Wert County’s America250 commemoration, community organizations are invited to help tell the story of Van Wert County in 2026 through participation in the newly announced Van Wert County time capsule. The project originated through a partnership with local Navy Club […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club’s annual Trade Days event held dawn to dusk July 23-25 at 3385 Ohio 81, two miles east of Willshire. Bring the entire famiy – admission and parking are free. There will be all types of flea market items, crafts, cement figures, tools, dog supplies, antiques, fishing, and […]
POSTED: 06/04/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News