By Quincy Thompson This October, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is getting a little spooky, and very magical. Haunted Illusions, starring master illusionist David Caserta, takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 17. Presented by Cooper Farms, this show brings magic, comedy, and Halloween fun to Van Wert. Caserta creates and performs original illusions […]
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 9:55 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
VW independent staff/submitted information A generous grant will be put to good use, with the money going toward local swimming lessons. The YMCA of Van Wert County has received additional funding from the Van Wert County Foundation to expand its water safety and swim instruction programs, building on the success of a previous $5,000 grant […]
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between September 21-25, 2026. Estate of Judith Jester to Shari A. Potter – Delphos inlots, lot 1104. Nicholas D. Cox, Jeremy Cox to Christina M. Craig – Van Wert inlots, lot 115. Corbin […]
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — For many Ohioans, autumn represents pumpkin carving, the harvest season, Halloween campouts, and corn mazes. Spotting the first glimpse of fall color—seeing the leaves changing to strong reds, vivid yellows, and bold oranges—is also a favorite activity. Starting this Thursday, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will help people […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff The man who led the charge to ensure there would be an Independence Day parade and celebration in Van Wert this year has passed away. Ken Myers, 59, died at his home in Middle Point on Friday. He was the current commander of Van Wert-based Navy Ship Club 726, the group that […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information AMANDA TOWNSHIP — A crash involving a pickup truck and an ambulance left three people with serious injuries. It occorred just before 3 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Ohio 117 and Grubb Rd. in Amanda Township, Allen County. According to the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Evan […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County (“Owner”), is seeking statements of qualifications from firms to provide construction manager-at-risk services for the construction of a new multi-purpose building (the “Project) consisting primarily of wood stick-framed construction with a small masonry load-bearing multipurpose gym. If your firm is interested in being considered, please respond by […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Local teams and runners made a strong showing at Saturday’s OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Cross County Invitational. Just how strong? Two individual champions, a team champion and a team runner-up finish. Crestview junior Derek Young finished as the individual boys’ champion by spanning the course in 15:45, which broke the school record. […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Volleyball Paulding 3 Lincolnview 0 PAULDING — Undefeated Paulding improved to 11-0 on the season with a 25-20, 25-13, 28-26 win over Lincolnview on Saturday. The Lancers were led by Kara Suever, who finished with a 14 kills, 10 digs and three aces. Brooklyn Byrne had 12 digs and eight kills, while […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are this week’s football broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Friday, October 2 WKSD – Paulding at Fairview – 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff WERT – St. Marys Memorial at Van Wert – 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff Saturday, October 3 WKSD […]
POSTED: 09/27/26 at 8:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports