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 ...

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 ...

VW independent staff/submitted information. OHIO CITY – Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that deputies are investigating the deaths of two people found in Ohio City on Sunday ...

Results from the Van Wert County Board of Elections show there were no big surprises on Election Day. Incumbent State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) was successful in his bid for a ...

VW independent sports. Lincolnview freshman Ila Hughes was named NWC softball Player of the Year in voting done by conference coaches. She’s hitting .552 this season with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs, and ...

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 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 ...

CONVOY — Familiar faces will again lead Crestview High School’s athletic programs during the 2025-2026 fall and winter sports seasons. During Monday night’s monthly meeting, the Crestview Local ...

Van Wert High School recently held its Senior Awards Convocation for the Class of 2025 in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Seniors were honored and recognized for ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Today is Election Day in Ohio. The polls will be open statewide from until 7:30 p.m. tonight. You must have a valid photo ID in order to vote – a driver’s license or ...

VW independent staff. A reminder that Saturday’s Peony Festival parade will begin at 5 p.m., with awards to follow at 7 p.m. The parade route will begin at the intersection N. Tyler St. and E. Main St ...