VW independent staff/submitted information This month and in early September, the Allen and Van Wert County Fairs are joining a youth-led statewide effort to fight hunger and give back to local community food banks by participating in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest. It’s presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Ohio 116/Ohio 117 between Venedocia St. Marys Road and Becker Road (between the Allen County line and the Mercer County line in Jennings Township) will close on Tuesday, August 11, for nine days for full-width paving. Access to all properties will be maintained with flaggers.
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently recognized Xavier Tyas for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Xavier is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 35, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church in Van Wert. Tyas attended Vantage Career Center. He was presented a letter of commendation and a special […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff COLUMBUS – Citing ongoing problems involving the willingness of pharmaceutical suppliers to provide drugs necessary for lethal injections, Governor Mike DeWine issued three more reprieves of execution: Other states have continued carrying out death sentences via lethel injection, while others have changed methods, including the use of a firing squad or nitrogen […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports The Cougars opened their season at home and picked up wins at first and third singles, but fell to Archbold 3-2 on Friday. Lauren Gearhart cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Baegan Gerken at first singles, while Allie Spieles enjoyed a similar win at third singles, 6-1, 6-1 over Claire Bailey. […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle stuck in an area where the road is closed. 2:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of loose cattle […]
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor When high school classes begin on Thursday, August 20, Vantage Career Center will have just under 600 students to begin the new academic year. High School Director Ben Winans gave an update during Thursday night’s monthly meeting of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education and said 335 of the students will […]
POSTED: 08/06/26 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District held its 77th annual meeting by co-hosting the event with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the ag banquet on Tuesday at Life House Church in Van Wert. A SWCD election was held for one supervisor position on the SWCD Board of Supervisors five-member Board. […]
POSTED: 08/06/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information FORT WAYNE (IN) — On the heels of the Big Boy locomotive making its historic trip through the region, there’s another exciting announcement from northeast Indiana. The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has announced the acquisition of Nickel Plate Road Business Car No. 1 — a remarkably intact Pullman-built executive car […]
POSTED: 08/06/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING — The next Western Buckeye ESC governing board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, in the ESC conference room, 835 N. Williams St., Paulding.
POSTED: 08/06/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News