Jay Whitney Simson passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Oneida, New York to Edward Lee and Ina Mae (Teeman) Simson on November 8, 1953. Both parents predeceased him. He attended SUNY ...

His retirement is the culmination of an honorable 60-year career in this profession. Deputy Miller was recognized and honored at the banquet by Sheriff Jason K. Landers, Director of Public Safety Andy ...

It’s a longstanding tradition in Van Wert and it continued on Good Friday with the Procession of the Cross. Outside of windy conditions, weather was quite good when the procession left Trinity Global ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 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 ...

VW independent staff/submitted information. CONVOY — Crestview High School recently held its senior convocation to recognize its seniors for their academic and athletic accomplishments with awards ...

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the ...

Van Wert High School band director Bob Sloan has been placed on paid administrative leave, but no other information is available. A brief statement emailed Thursday afternoon by Superintendent Mark ...

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 ...

VW independent staff/submitted information. MARYSVILLE — The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around Mother Nature, soccer, Flacco Fever, plus an NIL contract dispute. Please bring in warmer and dryer weather for spring sports. It doesn’t have ...

As part of the Vantage Day of Caring, local schools held various food drive events and different challenges between classrooms. The United Way thanked Vantage Career Center for the use of their ...

A Van Wert man was taken to jail Thursday, after a traffic stop and ensuing search warrant at his home turned up meth and firearms. Justin Blom Justin Allen Blom, 33, was arrested on a charge of ...