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 ...

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 ...

Pamela Sue Fackler, 61, of Van Wert, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born April 12, 1964, in Marion, Indiana, a daughter of Claude Powell Sr and Mary Wallen.

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VW independent staff/submitted information The Brumback Library in Van Wert will be the site of this Friday’s kickoff gala for the Van Wert County Historical Society’s planned expansion project. The ...

Monday, July 14, 2025 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison ...

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.

At the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe strong communities are built on shared values, informed citizens, and access to opportunity. That’s why we’re proud to support the Brumback Library ...

Convoy Fire and EMT units were called to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Convoy Rd. and Liberty Union Rd. at approximately 5:15 p.m. Sunday. A car that was eastbound on Convoy Road ...

More than a dozen city streets are on this year’s Van Wert street repaving list, which was unveiled during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council. The list includes: All meetings of Van Wert ...

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. This week’s feature goes back to Week No. 9 ...

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