Over the next decade there will be trillions of dollars invested in infrastructure for AI data centers in the United States. Now is the time for northwest Ohio to make certain we are prepared for what ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around the fast approaching fall sports season, Eggerss Stadium, LeBron James, new additions to Ohio’s pro sports landscape and the new PAC-12. It’s ...

Saturday, June 28, 2025 4:18 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township having difficulty breathing. 5:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence ...

By Quincy Thompson Get ready, Van Wert. The Little Mermen & The Princess Pals are bringing the ultimate Disney-meets-rock concert to town, and it’s anything but your typical tribute band. They return ...

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 ...

Sunday, June 29, 2025 11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call. 11:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on ...

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 ...

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 ...

OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has launched a new veterans program dedicated to honoring and supporting patients who have served in the United States military. The program officially began on Tuesday ...

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,’ ...

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 ...

Friday, June 27, 2025 1:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. 7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Terry ...