Linda Darlene Mendez, 60, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, at the OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. She was born December 11, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of ...

If the deal goes through, a data center will be built on 220 acres of land known as the Mega Site in Van Wert. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens confirmed ...

After months of rumors, the news became official Thursday afternoon. Downtown Van Wert is set to welcome a new dining destination with the arrival of Saisaki, an Asian fusion restaurant, opening this ...

Local and state officials joined with TekniPlex officials on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s newest facility at Vision Industrial Park in Van Wert. Construction of the $17.5 ...

A pair of weekend fires kept county firefighters busy and left two families in need of assistance. Convoy Fire & EMS was dispatched to a garage fire on Waller Road at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday.

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today is Election Day in Van Wert County and throughout Ohio, and the ballot includes both local and statewide races and issues. The polls will be open until 7:30 p.m.

PAULDING — After the charred and mutilated remains of Ashby and Elsie Good were located in a pile of burned brush near their home, 3½ miles northwest of Paulding, on November 5, 1894, suspicion ...

OBETZ — Van Wert High School senior Owen Scott closed his high school cross country career in fine fashion by finishing fourth in the state in Division II at the OHSAA cross country state ...

First Federal of Van Wert has announced the launch of a second location in Van Wert. The branch will be located at 820 N. Washington St. and will provide customers and community with increased ...

Van Wert High School recently announced its Academic Award winners at a luncheon hosted by Central Insurance. Those honored include the following students: 2023 ...

Van Wert will lose its Big Lots store, as the discount retailer prepares to close all 900 remaining stores after a potential sale to a private equity firm fell through. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain ...

VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is honoring the retirement of a long-serving trustee and has announced the election of a new trustee and the hiring of a ...