Dena L. Shartzer, 64, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home in Haviland. Dena was born on December 4, 1960, in Xenia, to Charles and Elva JoAnne (Halter) Ferguson, who both preceded her ...

This summer’s blazing 90+ degree days aren’t just uncomfortable, they are wreaking havoc on Ohio’s asphalt roads. While potholes typically make their grand entrance in spring, scorching heat can ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Governor Mike DeWine paid a visit to western Van Wert County on Friday, to help celebrate the opening of two new rest area buildings. Governor DeWine was joined by ...

Van Wert soccer hosted a youth soccer camp, which allowed young players to learn more about the game and work on their skills, all while having fun. Koch & White Law LLC was this year’s sponsor.

VW independent staff A Grover Hill man is facing a pair of misdemeanor charges after a Monday night accident at a golf course in Van Wert.

A push for much needed space at the Van Wert County Historical Society campus officially began Friday evening with a Kickoff Gala at the main branch of the Brumback Library. VWCHS Trustee Mark Hurless ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced today that it will sanction a state championship event in girls flag football beginning in the spring of 2026. The announcement was made ...

CHP Home Care & Hospice is celebrating a half century of providing home-based health care services in northwest and west central Ohio. The non-profit, 501c3 organization was incorporated in December ...

This week has been designated as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week and the Van Wert County Commissioners signed a proclamation honoring local community corrections workers. In the ...

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) this week authorized AEP Ohio to implement a distribution automation circuit reconfiguration ...

Friday, July 18, 2025 9:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of two loose dogs. 9:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in ...

Plans to improve safety along three heavily traveled highway corridors in Van Wert County were the focus of a public meeting held Monday evening. During the open house-style meeting held at Vantage ...