SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around next year’s Major League Baseball season, favorite sports, a resignation, NIL in Ohio, preseason picks and the World Cup. 2027 baseball Major League Baseball announced its 2027 schedule last week. Hopefully I’m wrong but like many others, I have serious doubts the 2027 Major […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 8:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Elections is checking signatures on petitions filed for a ballot initiative that could eventually repeal an ordinance permitting data centers in industrial zones in the City of Van Wert. The petitions were submitted to the elections board last Friday by city resident Joe Jared in hopes […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Patricia A. Sherman, 84, of Van Wert passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, at VanCrest Health Care Center of Delphos. She was born on March 17, 1942, in Van Wert, the daughter of Lawrence Walden Sherman and Rose Adeline (Brown) Sherman, who both preceded her in death. Pat is survived by a son, Michael […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Quincy Thompson As another incredible season of Feel Good Fridays comes to a close, Van Wert LIVE is inviting the community to celebrate one final night of music, family fun, and downtown excitement on Friday, July 24, as the Dave Matthews Tribute Band returns to Fountain Park for the final Feel Good Friday concert […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between July 13-17, 2026. Debra L. Kindell to Ohio Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation, State of Ohio, State of Ohio Department of Transportation – a portion of Section 15 in Tully Township. […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police Sunday, July 12 – parking citations were issued in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St. Sunday, July 12 – officers took a report of disorderly conduct in the 200 block of S. Fulton St. Monday, July 13 – a vehicle was removed from the 400 block of Neel Ave. due to […]
POSTED: 07/20/26 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A second property along E. Central Ave. in downtown Van Wert will come down, thanks to a new state grant that has been awarded to the Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank). The grant, which was announced on Friday by will be used to demolish the building at 137 E. […]
POSTED: 07/19/26 at 8:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A gastrointestinal disease that has sickened thousands of people across multiple states, including Ohio, still has not hit locally. No cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed in Paulding or Van Wert counties, but confirmed cases have been reported in all surrounding counties in Ohio, including four in Allen County, three in Auglaize County, […]
POSTED: 07/19/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert county will be hosting RunJumpThrow, a free youth event teaching the basics of track and field, from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Van Wert High School track. This event is open to students in Van Wert County entering grades 3-6. Families can register online at: https://forms.gle/AWncC8yp5AaqfGk67. Children […]
POSTED: 07/19/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The 23rd annual Van Wert County Historical Society’s Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show & Swap is in the books and once again, it was a big success. Hundreds of model train euthusiasts flocked to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday to peruse 250 vendor tables with all sorts of merchandise, accessories and […]
POSTED: 07/19/26 at 8:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News