VW independent staff Five criminal hearings took place in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court between Thursday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 1. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings. Plea change Justin Wright, 29, of Delphos, changed his plea to guilty to failure to comply with the order or signal of […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 8:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Chris and Amy Covey cut the ribbon on their new business, Walnut and Main Event Space, during a ceremony and open house held on Tuesday. The venue, aptly named for its location – Main St. and Walnut St. in Van Wert is available to host large events. The Coveys own The Warehouse on N. Washington […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The City of Van Wert’s second scheduled brush pickup of 2026 will begin on Monday, July 13. Brush must be placed by the curb by 7 a.m. that day. The city’s final scheduled brush pickup of the year will begin the week of September 14.
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 8:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information KENTON — More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Kenton on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, for the 44th Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Championship. The WOAL meet is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of a league team. The Kenton Municipal Swimming Pool is the host site for the 2026 […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 8:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Recent Lincolnview High School graduates Chayse Overholt (10) and Holden Price (2) were selected to play in the All-Ohio Series at V.A. Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe on Wednesday. The two represented Division 6. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 8:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information GreenWay Bank has announced the addition of Evan Vining as branch manager of their Van Wert branch. In his role, Evan will lead branch operations, support team development, and help strengthen the bank’s commitment to serving the local community, families, and businesses. As a community bank, GreenWay Bank believes strong relationships are the […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 3:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information Shultz Huber & Associates, a certified public accounting firm with locations throughout northwest Ohio, recently expanded. On July 1, SH&A acquired Stroh, Johnson & Company, LLP, with offices in Lima, Minster and Wapakoneta. Stroh, Johnson & Company was founded in 1979 and specializes in accounting, auditing and tax services. The company’s team members […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 2:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Debra L. Klinger, 69, of Van Wert, died at 5:54 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026, at Mercy St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on October 29, 1956, in Van Wert, to David and Dollie (Gipe) Klinger. Deb retired from Teleflex, in Van Wert, after 25 years of service. She was a member of […]
POSTED: 07/01/26 at 2:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries