She was born July 5, 1957. to Virginia Moysey and Ronald Oswalt, who both preceded her in death. Cindy was a kind soul with a heart of gold, always willing to help others in need. She leaves behind a ...

Karen S. Elston, 78, of Van Wert, left us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Born on March 16, 1946, in Van Wert, to Roy G. and Ruth (Missler) Elston, who both preceded her in ...

Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7FM WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Games are subject to change.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Dave Yost has reported raising more than $1 million in the second half of 2024, outpacing every other statewide elected official and ...

OTTAWA — Van Wert was no match for undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf (17-0, 8-0 WBL), as the Cougars fell to the Lady Titans 65-16 on Thursday. Van Wert (3-17, 0-8 WBL) will travel to Parkway on Monday.

Forecasters are calling for a wintry mix of rain and freezing rain across Ohio on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday. “Prepare now for the winter weather that is expected,” said Kara Hitchens, ...

Hayden Perrott (0) goes to the basket for two points during Saturday’s 68-30 victory over Hicksville. Perrott finished with 15 points and the Knights won their 13 th straight game. Wyatt ...

A local project that has been in the making for several years is headed toward completion. Crews have been busy transforming the former Kennedy Manufacturing building on E. Sycamore St. into a ...

The City of Van Wert has agreed to purchase land adjacent to Smiley Park, at the intersection of Woodland Ave. and John Brown Rd (highlighted in yellow). The property will cost $180,000 and the ...

Due to requests by many readers, the VW independent has resumed publishing Van Wert County real estate transfers. The information can be found by clicking the Real Estate tab. The information is ...

Recent history suggested Friday’s Ottawa-Glandorf at Van Wert game might be a close one. After all, three of the last four games between the two schools were decided by two points or less. History was ...