Dorcas G. Merkle, 88, of Ohio City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 10, 1938, the daughter of Paul W. Troyer and Luella ...

The following real estate transfer information has been provided by the Van Wert County Recorder’s Office. The transfers listed below took place between May 26-29, 2026. Jason Kreischer, Amy Davis to ...

The month of May brings with it high school graduation ceremonies. Here are dates and times for area commencement ceremonies.

Work is underway on the fourth and final phase of improvements to historic Eggerss Stadium in downtown Van Wert. Gone is the familiar ticket window at the main entrance and crews are working in and ...

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission has unanimously approved recommendations put forth by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training, ...

A third person has entered the race in Ohio’s 82nd District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. According to Putnam County Board of Elections Director Karen Warnecke, David Plant of Defiance ...

Two pickup trucks collided at the intersection of N. Washington St. and Sycamore St. It occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday and it was determined that the green Ford Ranger was eastbound on ...

This single vehicle accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Crawford and Harrison streets, when a car collided with a utility pole at the intersection. The Van Wert Fire ...

Self-reliance is defined by Merriam-Webster as “reliance on one’s own efforts and abilities.” The term was better defined during Wednesday night’s 56th annual Roger K. Thompson Self-Reliance Awards ...

The graduates of distinction, student speakers, music and the presentation of diplomas were all part of Sunday’s commencement ceremony at Van Wert High School. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent ...

The Homestead Exemption program income thresholds has changed for the 2025 tax year payable in 2026. The threshold for senior citizens 65 and over is now $40,000 Ohio Adjusted Gross Wages (Line 3 on ...

3:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department. 6:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cherry Street in the ...