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 ...

VW independent staff/submitted information A reminder that the Ohio Department of Transportation has invited the public to a meeting to discuss three projects designed to improve safety along the U.S.

The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around flag football and 8-man football, high school NIL, a possible WNBA strike, and the saga involving the Cincinnati Bengals and Shemar Stewart.

VW independent staff/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County’s 30th annual Summer Food Program has come to a successful conclusion. The longstanding initiative focuses on combating food ...

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 ...

Lincolnview Local Schools will be holding its annual open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, August 11. The evening will serve as an open house for parents and students in K-12 to visit their classrooms, ...

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 ...

Kimala Ann Strickler, 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to Glenn and Joann Neer, who both ...

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn have announced details of a new plan to address the shortage of safe, accessible commercial-truck parking ...

Coty Baer of Van Wert won a 2025 Harley Davidson Street at the Wetzelland 2025 biker rally. The winning ticket was pulled from a drum containing thousands of other tickets. The drawing was held ...

It’s not July without Christmas, or at least that’s what we’re saying at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. While most are soaking up the sun and sipping lemonade, we’re decking the halls early and ...

The presentation of the colors is one of several traditions at Wetzelland. This year’s edition took place Thursday-Sunday near Grover Hill. Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy live music, food, games ...