2:34 p.m. – Deputies served two warrants issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for theft, a fifth degree felony. Michael Daniel Moore, 41, of Lima, and Michael Craig Melvin II, 35, of Mansfield ...

Between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. October 25, it’s the Main Street Van Wert trick or treat. Youngsters can dress up and collect ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives has passed legislation to encourage students in grades 1-12 to read the ...

A large law enforcement presence was evident at Van Wert High School early this afternoon. The Van Wert Police Department, Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Van Wert Post of the ...

Eight people were injured when this van and car collided at U.S. 30 and Convoy Road Sunday morning. The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. Bob Barnes/VWFD ...

ST MARYS — There’s good news and bad news from St. Marys. The good news, at least for Van Wert fans – sophomore quarterback Zach Crummey had the finest night of his young career, completing 28-of-40 ...

The Van Wert Fire Department has announced the launch of its new “Respond With Care – Special Needs Occupant Sticker Program.” The program provides free stickers that alert firefighters, EMS, and law ...

A new law took effect in Ohio this week that requires everyone under 21 to complete driver’s education training before getting their license. Ohio’s law previously only required those age 17 and ...

The iconic Van Wert National Bank clock that stood at the intersection of Main St. and Washington St. in downtown Van Wert for many decades is now in storage. In 2023, Main Street Van Wert initiated a ...

AAA is reminding drivers that October through December marks deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and more likely to dart into the road, increasing the risk of a costly and potentially ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts includes thoughts on the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, MLB collapses, start times, a lopsided game, an NFL tie, time for a change, an impressive ...

8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a laceration. 9:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Congress Street in the ...