He was born January 18, 1951, in Van Wert, to Andrew L. Darras and Geneva “Jenny” (Decker) Ellis. On July 13, 1987, he married the former Helen Campbell. He retired in 2021 from Schneider National ...

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 ...

Ashley Metzger and Kay Cavinder from Alliance Automation wowed Lincolnview sixth graders with their knowledge and expertise. Students have been working on solving problems and creating their own ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Breese Bollenbacher dropped his opening match at the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament on Friday, but stayed alive with a win in his consolation match. Wrestling in the Division II weight class, the ...

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 ...

State Representatives Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Roy Klopfenstein (R- Haviland) recently introduced legislation to rebrand U.S. 24 as “Ohio’s Heartland Highway.” “As you drive along U.S. 24, you pass ...