SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Residents of Van Wert can expect to receive a mailer from QTS with a broad update on plans to construct a $10 billion dollar data center. Councilman At-Large Dewaine Johnson, who heads Van Wert City Council’s Economic Development Committee, shared QTS’s plans during Monday night’s meeting and said the mailer will go […]
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VW independent staff A state approved tax break will help create a substantial number of new jobs in Antwerp. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority gave the green light to an eight-year, 1.437 percent Job Creation Tax Credit for Canadian-based Polyethics Industries Inc. The company expects to create 250 full-time-equivalent positions, generating […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around an impressive feat by a local coach, WBL football standings, a Week No. 8 matchup, a possible GMC title game, Marion Local, Ohio State and a sign the world may be coming to an end. Champs and honors x2 How many coaches can claim […]
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Members of Lincolnview’s golf team are smiling after winning the NWC tournament at Hidden Creek Golf Club on Monday. As a team, the Lancers shot a 324 and edged Columbus Grove by a single stroke, giving the program back-to-back conference titles. Bosten Bailey and Seth Brant each shot a 87, Jacob Geier had an 81 […]
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VW independent sports Girls golf Custer’s season ends FINDLAY — Lincolnview’s Grace Custer shot a 111 and finished her high school golf career at the Division II districts at Sycamore Springs Golf Course on Monday. Volleyball Crestview 3 Van Wert 0 CONVOY — Crestview improved to 6-5 with a 25-12, 25-8, 25-20 win over Van […]
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Van Wert Police Sunday, September 20 – a report of a distraught male was taken at the police department. Sunday, September 20 – a theft report was made at Franklin Park. Sunday, September 20 – arrested Nathaniel E. Thomas for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Valam Drive. Monday, September 21 – arrested […]
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of First Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 6:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 11:17 a.m. […]
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The […]
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Friday, September 25, 2026 1:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to Ohio Health for a report of an assault that had occurred on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township. 6:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township for a report of a loose dog. 9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
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Submitted information Van Wert High School Student Council has announced this year’s Homecoming Court and schedule of events. The 2026 Homecoming Court includes freshmen attendants Carlie Harris and Kayden Calayo; sophomore attendants Ruby Dicke and Kazmyn Moynihan; junior attendants Ely Chery and David Rice; senior queen candidates Jazzlyn Florence, Leah Krites, and Lizzie Spath, and […]
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