Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback has returned to the VW independent Sports page and will run each Friday until the start of the 2025 fall sports season. Due to Friday’s Independence Day holiday, ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A reminder there will be no Independence Day parade in downtown Van Wert on Friday. The decision was confirmed in mid-June and was first reported by the VW independent ...

VW independent staff/submitted information Fans of Superman know his roots aren’t just from the planet Krypton – they’re in Ohio as well. Before he became known around the world as the ‘Man of Steel,’ ...

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commere has a busy month in store. Here is a list events planned for July. Ohio West Safety Council Join the Van Wert Chamber of ...

VW independent staff COLUMBUS – If you’re planning a trip to this year’s Ohio State Fair, one thing is for sure – it’ll be almost impossible to leave hungry. This year’s fair, which runs from July 23 ...

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 ...

For the fifth consecutive year, a local family, along with local donors and local volunteers are doing their part to help those in need on the other side of the country. The annual journey from Van ...

A longtime county employee is now enjoying retirement. Dennis E. Parsons, also known as “Hammer” retired this week from the Van Wert County Courthouse after 26 years serving as their custodian. Photo ...

Submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College has received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO-SSS (student support services). About TRIO-SSS/student ...

Submitted information OHIO CITY — Here’s the scoop – the St. Thomas Ice Cream Social will be held from 4-7 p.m. this Sunday, July 20, at 6299 German Church Rd. in Ohio City. The full menu includes ...

VW independent staff/submitted information Flashing lights in the rear view mirror can cause anxiety for any driver, but for individuals with developmental disabilities, the fear and confusion during ...

VW independent staff Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is inviting all children to come out to the YMCA of Van Wert County’s Camp Clay for Elks Day at Camp Clay from ...