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 ...

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 — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff have detailed plans for a new pilot program aiming to improve the dental health of school-age children in ...

VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) has introduced House Bill 15, legislation he said will boost power generation in Ohio while ...

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 ...

Firefighters from Wren, Willshire, Ohio City and Convoy were dispatched to a fire on Schumm Road at approximately 7 a.m. Friday. The blaze in a utility building was quickly contained, but the building ...

Submitted information PAULDING – Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,369 to nine local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up ...

Lincolnview senior Kreston Tow has committed to continuing his cross country and track and field career at the University of Saint Francis in Ft. Wayne. Tow is a three time individual and team state ...

Firefighters from multiple departments were summoned to battle a house fire in the 4500 block of Lare Road, near Mentzer Road in Convoy Wednesday morning. The call came in shortly before 10:30 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — A Convoy volunteer firefighter who suffered serious burns while battling a blaze at a Lare Road home on Wednesday remains in an Indianapolis hospital and is scheduled to have surgery on ...

VW independent sports/submitted information ROCKFORD — The Parkway High School boys golf team has been selected as one of only 20 high school programs across northern Ohio to receive support from the ...

The following criminal hearings were held between Friday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 21 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin D. Burchfield presided over each of the hearings.