Several weeks after indicating it would close between 35-40 stores nationwide, Big Lots has announced that nearly 300 stores will close as the discount retailer deals with financial troubles. The ...

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 Director Brent Stevens confirmed ...

The month of May brings with it high school graduation ceremonies. Here are dates and times for area commencement ceremonies ...

It’s a fitting description and it’s now on full display. The Hometown Heroes Program is a tribute created for the community to honor Van Wert residents and their family members who are serving, ...

Portugal-based Intraplás, which is described as a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions for the dairy industry, has selected Van Wert, as the location for its first U.S. manufacturing ...

There are no races for mayor, council, school board or township trustee on the ballot. A number of current Van Wert County officeholders are seeking re-election, but all of them are running unopposed.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office, a division of The Ohio Department of Public Safety, has announced new educational resources are now available for diverse communities in Ohio to help English ...

Lincolnview’s Brianna Ebel has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and volleyball career at Tiffin University. Ebel holds several volleyball records at Lincolnview: Most ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A man awaiting trial on charges tied to the shooting death of a Van Wert woman in September of 2023 now says he has an alibi. According to paperwork filed with the Van ...

TOLEDO — The Diocese of Toledo will pay just over $1 million to three victims of sexual abuse by Michael Zacharias, a former priest who once served in Van Wert. The settlement was decided following ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles related to Paulding County’s bicentennial celebration. KIM SUTTON/for the Van Wert independent PAULDING – The next time you take a drive down the ...