COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) recently introduced ...

He also said anyone keeping a gun in their car, which is not advised, should be certain the car is locked. Anyone noticing suspicious activity should immediately contact the Van Wert Police Department ...

There was a surprise development in the murder case of Ryan Houser this morning. In a hastily called hearing in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, Houser, 39, of Rockford, changed his plea from not ...

As most of the U.S. prepares to “spring forward” to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to stay focused behind the wheel. With the time change impacting sleep patterns and ...

PAULDING – Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,369 to nine local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the ...

Three out of state trips and a pair of in-state trips are on the list of this year’s Van Wert County Council on Aging travel trips.

Van Wert High School junior Reagan Horine finished her season by placing 61 st at the Division I OHSAA State Bowling Championships at HP Lanes in Columbus. Horine, who is pictured with coaches Seth ...

A Venedocia resident was a member of the State Fire Marshal’s first EMT graduating class of 2025. Reide Jackson, a 2024 Lincolnview High School graduate, was one of 19 graduates who successfully ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Wayne Trace High School senior Harper Myers as the Student of the Month for February. Students are nominated by their high ...

The topic of potential pay raises for Van Wert City Council members wasn’t on Monday night’s agenda, but it was brought up toward the end of the meeting. Just before adjournment, At-Large Councilwoman ...

Main Street Van Wert been recognized as a Nationally Certified Main Street Community for 2024 by Heritage Ohio and Main Street America. A member of the Ohio Main Street Program since 2004, MSVW has ...

The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its annual essay contest, with this year’s theme being “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success.” The Van Wert High School winners of the 2024-2025 ...