VW independent staff/submitted information The Haven of Hope Board of Directors has launched a $150,000 capital building campaign to renovate and open a brand-new community center. Located next to the current shelter at 227 N. Market Street, the multi-purpose facility will provide critical resources, warmth, and support to local residents. According to a press release […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff New dates and schedules have been set for three long-awaited road construction projects just west of Van Wert. Construction of the U.S. 30/John Brown Rd. restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) will begin on Monday, July 13. U.S. 30 will be restricted to one lane in each direction, while John Brown Rd. will be […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information A remarkable handcrafted truck designed after a Model T will be on display at the Convoy Museum during Convoy Community Days, offering visitors a chance to see the creativity and craftsmanship of lifelong county resident Clair Dudgeon, who passed away in late May. Dudgeon built the truck, starting in October 2019. […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff CONVOY — It’s a July staple in Convoy – Convoy Community Days. This year’s event will take place Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12. Here is the schedule of events. Friday, July 10 Saturday, July 11 Sunday, July 11
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to support the inaugural NWOH TEACH for the Future Conference, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. The conference will bring […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW indepedendent staff/submitted information Main Street Van Wert’s annual Downtown Movie Night is returning on Saturday, August 1. This year’s featured film is Disney’s Zootopia 2, presented as part of the Ohio Goes to the Movies program. The free community event is sponsored by Van Wert Manor and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Historic Downtown Van Wert. The location where […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around a job well done, new basketball divisional assignments and LeBron James. Well done A tip of the cap goes to Eric McCracken and Kevin Price and everyone involved in the June 24 Lincoln Highway Classic, which was played at Russell Fisher Field in Van […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Cathy Ann Krick, 71, of Convoy, passed away on Sunday, July 5, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1954, at Van Wert County Hospital to Carl Wilder and Valerie (Boxell) Wilder‑Laug, who both preceded her in death. A 1972 graduate of Van Wert High School, […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between June 29-July 2, 2026. Habitat for Humanity Lima Area Inc, Habitat for Humanity to Chris Marks, Marie Marks – Delphos inlots, lot 474. Sara A. Siano, Braxton Siano, Sara A. Detrick to […]
POSTED: 07/06/26 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It was toasty warm on Friday and rain washed out the Superhawk concert at Fountain Park, but Saturday was a much better day in downtown Van Wert, as local and county residents celebrated America’s 250th birthday. It was a bit cooler on Saturday, especially during the morning hours. The Independence Day parade […]
POSTED: 07/05/26 at 7:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News