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Landers receives ODPS award
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (146+ words) Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026 COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety honored Ohioans on Thursday for their remarkable service to the nation and their communities at the annual Ohio Patriot Awards Ceremony, held in recognition of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. ODPS…...
Fair underway!
1+ week, 4+ day ago (60+ words) The VW independent Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026 The 170th annual Van Wert County Fair got underway on Tuesday and it was a day packed full of various events and all kinds of fun. The fair continues today and it’s Senior Citizens Day, with…...
Van Wert County Fair offers something for everyone « The VW independent
1+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 The 170th annual Van Wert County Fair is here. If you’re planning on attending, here is a handy list of highlights, planned events and other information. The Van Wert County Fair begins on Tuesday and will run through Labor…...
Touchdown machine!
2+ week, 1+ day ago (57+ words) The VW independent Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 Van Wert’s Xavier Kelly (11) scored four touchdowns during Friday’s WBL opener against Elida, marking the second straight game he found the end zone four times. The Cougars won the game 31-21. A full game story can…...
Free Christian entertainment planned at county fair
2+ week, 1+ day ago (490+ words) Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 The 170th Van Wert County Fair is just around the corner and once again, fair goers will have an outstanding lineup of free entertainment throughout the week. This year, the Gospel Tent and Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Stage are…...
Roundabout work continues along with other projects
2+ week, 6+ day ago (230+ words) Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 As the summer season begins to wind down, crews are continuing work on a number of planned road construction projects. Here is the latest Van Wert County work list from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 Office. U.S. 127 between…...
Meet the VW County Junior Fair coronation candidates
3+ week, 3+ day ago (842+ words) The VW independent Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 Meet the VW County Junior Fair coronation candidates VW independent staff/submitted information With the 2026 Van Wert County Fair quickly approaching, the Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announce this year’s candidates for King, Queen, Species,…...
County fair to begin on September 1
4+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is reminding everyone that the 170th Annual Van Wert County Fair is just over two weeks away. The fair will take place Tuesday through Monday, September 1–7, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, bringing…...