SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a pair of OHSAA announcements, big shoes to fill, and a question. OHSAA announcement I Last week, the Ohio ...

COLUMBUS — The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Enforcement of city ordinances and a charter were just two of the topics addressed during Tuesday night’s mayoral forum, which was hosted by Van Wert High School ...

VW independent sports Van Wert’s Aubrey Wollett has been named first team All-WBL softball in balloting done by league coaches this week. She’s one of three Cougars to earn all-league honors. Teammate ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor There’s a lot of interest in Van Wert. That was the message given by Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens during Monday ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Officials with the YWCA of Van Wert County, The Marsh Foundation and Mercy Health – Lima gathered Friday morning at the site of the YWCA’s future facility to unveil ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor After weeks of discussion, Van Wert City Council made it official Monday night – medical marijuana dispensaries are now permitted within the city limits, but adult use ...

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and schedule for this week’s baseball state tournament hosted at Canal Park in Akron and Thurman ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Clarification on marijuana consumption was made during Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, but the matter of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries ...

Former councilman Andrew Davis, a member of the Airport Authority, came to City Council on Monday to talk about an unexpected shortfall in the money needed to fully fund the runway project. Davis said ...

VW independent staff/submitted information ST. MARYS — Midwest Electric recently donated $15,475 to 17 west-central Ohio charities and community projects, including one in Van Wert, through the ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 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 ...