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 ...

By Chief Jon Jones/special to the VW independent The Van Wert Fire Department has officially placed a new response vehicle, CAR 2, into service. This upgraded vehicle is a major step forward in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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,’ ...

All local, state and federal government offices will be closed on Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no mail service and trash and recycling will not be picked up on ...

Friday, July 4, 2025 3:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported. 11:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to ...

Fireworks lit up the sky above Van Wert High School Friday night. The annual show was provided by the Van Wert County Foundation. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent ...

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 ...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a ...