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 ...

Not so fast – Van Wert’s Save A Lot store is NOT closing its doors as previously announced. Store employees were informed Monday that the S. Shannon St. location would close for good April 1, but ...

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

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff have detailed plans for a new pilot program aiming to improve the dental health of school-age children in ...

A rear end collision accident occurred along eastbound U.S. 30 near Bockey Rd. shortly before 6:30 a.m. Friday. The Middle Point Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the scene and one person was ...

History will be made today and tomorrow at the University of Dayton, when the 50 th annual OHSAA girls basketball state championship games tip off at UD Arena. The same can be said for the boys ...

Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the ...

The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were dispatched to Central Insurance shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning after nearby residents heard a loud popping sound. After ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Board of Directors of First Federal of Van Wert has announced the promotion of Stephanie Phillips to branch manager. Phillips began her career at First Federal in June, 2021 as a loan processor ...

The Van Wert County Commissioners recently announced a $50,000 donation to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert County (BDC) to support local economic growth initiatives. “This investment ...