VW independent sports/submitted information The 2025-2026 athletic season in the Western Buckeye League again proved to be a very competitive league, as shown by the final point standings for the prestigious Superior Credit Union All Sports Trophy. With consistent performances across multiple sports, the Celina Bulldogs emerged as the overall champions, finishing with 149.5 total […]
POSTED: 06/02/26 at 2:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Police Department is investigating more vandalism at Franklin Park. The latest round occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. Monday. Security video shows how the damage to a lamp post happened and investigating officers said they have a good idea as to who caused the damage. The damage was discovered Tuesday morning as city […]
POSTED: 06/02/26 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Matthew Lewis Edwards, 65, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born on July 15, 1960, in Van Wert, to Franklin B. Edwards and Marilyn Dee (Lewis) Edwards. He graduated from Vantage Career Center through Lincolnview High School in 1978 and spent many years […]
POSTED: 06/02/26 at 12:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information The Van Wert Street Department will beging spraying for mosquitoes tonight, then will continue on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Spraying will begin at 9 p.m. all three nights, weather permitting.
POSTED: 06/02/26 at 10:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Monday, June 1, 2026 12:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a resident. 12:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute. 4:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location […]
POSTED: 06/02/26 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information Habitat for Humanity of Paulding-Van Wert’s newest home was dedicated during a brief ceremony and open house held on Sunday. The house in the 900 block of George St. in Van Wert is the new home of Cheyanna Wheeler and her son, Riot, 3. “I never saw a community come together […]
POSTED: 06/01/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff If you’re a fan of 1980s music, you’ll want to head to Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert this Friday night for the kickoff to Van Wert LIVE’s Feel Good Friday summer concert series. Ladies of The 80’s Night Outwill take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and the NYC-based 80s tribute show […]
POSTED: 06/01/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 31.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.32 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 58.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, but stand $1.43 per gallon higher than a […]
POSTED: 06/01/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Saddle up – the Optimist Club of Van Wert will hold its annual Bike Rodeo during the Peony Festival. The free event is for children ages 3-14 from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Registration will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on W. Main St. in front of the Brumback Library. There […]
POSTED: 06/01/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will host a CMP sanctioned M-1 Garand match. This match will be held this Saturday, June 6, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road, Middle Point. The safety briefing will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the match will start at […]
POSTED: 06/01/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News