Submitted information LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) has announced the addition of women’s flag football as its newest varsity sport to its Lima campus, set to begin competitive ...

The Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge No 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made a $500 donation to the Ohio City Food Bank. Pictured from left to right are Randy Schreiber from the ...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 2:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire ...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open 911 call. 8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin ...

Thursday, July 3, 2025 6:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a resident. 10:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area ...

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Sunday, July 6, 2025 12:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township, checking the area for a vehicle with a driver who may have been in distress. 4:12 a.m. – Deputies ...

By Quincy Thompson Get ready to set sail on a smooth musical voyage as Thurston Howell, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band, docks at the Feel Good Friday stage at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert ...

VW independent staff The State of Ohio has officially allocated $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects in 41 counties, including one in Van Wert County. $4.4 million is coming ...

VW independent staff CONVOY — Due to the potential of storms passing through, Saturday’s Convoy Community Days Market on Tully St. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) has been moved from Tully St. to the Convoy Opera ...

Residents and visitors of Van Wert County have a fresh new way to explore and enjoy the area, thanks to a colorful cartoon map unveiled by Visit Van Wert (see map below). The illustrated map brings ...

COLUMBUS — State officials have announced the launch of a new traffic safety campaign to raise awareness about how vehicle occupants who fail to buckle up threaten the safety of others traveling with ...