The VW independent welcomes the opinions of readers in the form of letters to the editor, provided the submissions are in good taste and refrain from attacking individuals. The VW independent has the right to decide whether or not any reader submission will be published. Letters may be subject to editing and may not be […]
POSTED: 04/07/26 at 3:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, My name is Steve Diller. I am now in my 47th year of practicing law. I have lived in Van Wert County the majority of my life. I would like to provide my opinion to the voters of Van Wert County on matter on the ballot in the upcoming election. It is […]
POSTED: 04/07/26 at 3:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, There is a lot of noise surrounding the upcoming election for the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court, but we need to look past the campaign signs and focus on a much deeper issue: the survival of local control in Van Wert County. To be clear, this is not about whether […]
POSTED: 04/07/26 at 3:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, As a lifelong resident of Van Wert County and a practicing attorney, I write to express my personal support for Judge Eva Yarger for the Van Wert County Juvenile and Probate Court. Judge Yarger is currently serving in this role by appointment, filling the remaining term of Judge Kevin Taylor following his […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, The flyers we got in the mail this week claiming Craig Riedel is “not MAGA” was disgusting and untrue. It looked like a repeat of possibly one that was sent out when Craig ran in the primary against Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Obviously, the person (or outsider group) who sent this out […]
POSTED: 04/05/26 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, The recent news regarding Google’s $500 million investment in Lima (“Google officially behind data center project,” March 16) is a landmark moment for northwest Ohio. As we watch our neighbors secure this project, Van Wert is doing more than just “exploring” the field — we are actively preparing to lead it. Large-scale […]
POSTED: 03/21/26 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, Thank you to the community for “Giving with Joy” in 2025. Red kettles – thank you for every person who took time to ring a bell or stand at a kettle and thank you to all kettle sponsors. Thank you for every person who put a […]
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 9:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
Dear Citizens of the Van Wert community, As a result of my retirement as Judge of the Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court on December 31, 2025, I want to thank the residents of Van Wert County for your kind support and friendship over these past years. I have had the honor and privilege […]
POSTED: 01/01/26 at 9:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, I would like to take this time to thank our Lancer community for helping to make my final program as Veterans Day Coordinator a success. It was a privilege to have so many Veterans and their family members present for our program and catered meal by Burtch’s Barn to Table. I am grateful to […]
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 9:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, “He also mentioned transparency and accountability.” “I feel like people need that in order to feel comfortable with how we’re using your taxes,” he stated. “I feel like taxes should be earned and should be earned through good financial reporting and providing quality services.” The above is copied from an article in […]
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor