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 ...

Submitted information LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) has announced the addition of women’s flag football as its newest varsity sport to its Lima campus, set to begin competitive ...

Submitted information The second annual Main Street Van Wert DORA Crawl, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 18, has been canceled due to low ticket sales. “While we were excited to bring this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS — State officials have announced the launch of a new traffic safety campaign to raise awareness about how vehicle occupants who fail to buckle up threaten the safety of others traveling with ...

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a ...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 2:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving. 6:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire ...

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 ...

Submitted information The Van Wert Farm Bureau and Soil & Water Conservation District will co-host their annual ag banquet on Tuesday, August 5 at Life House Church in Van Wert. The evening will begin ...