CELINA – The Van Wert Cougar boys’ basketball team has struggle many times in the Celina High School gymnasium and Friday was no exception, as the Cougars were lucky to escape with a 63-61 Western ...

Traffic at the intersection of N. Washington St. and Sycamore St. was slowed this morning after a fuel tank fell off a semi-truck. Van Wert Police, fire, and city crews were dispatched shortly after 7 ...

A brand new local baton club will make its official debut during Saturday’s Navy Club Ship 726 Independence Day parade in downtown Van Wert. The Van Wert Twirl Catz club was formed in the spring. It ...

Preliminary work is expected to begin on Monday, July 6, for the U.S. 224/Lincoln Highway roundabout project, along with preliminary work for a nearby bridgework and a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT ...

Exactly how hot has it been in Van Wert County so far this week? Pretty darn hot. According to Van Wert County EMA Director Matt Saunier, Monday was bearable, with an official high of 84 degrees.

With sweltering summer weather here, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission are once again offering assistance to help families stay cool ...

Chris and Amy Covey cut the ribbon on their new business, Walnut and Main Event Space, during a ceremony and open house held on Tuesday. The venue, aptly named for its location – Main St. and Walnut ...

GreenWay Bank has announced the addition of Evan Vining as branch manager of their Van Wert branch. In his role, Evan will lead branch operations, support team development, and help strengthen the ...

The Courts Assisting Military Offenders – CAMO Court of the Van Wert Municipal Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets for a second time.

All Van Wert County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the July 4 holiday. The Van Wert Municipal Building and Van Wert Municipal Court will also be closed on Friday.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions has issued a consumer alert to Ohioans who have used cryptocurrency ATM kiosks operated by Bitcoin Depot Inc. Consumers ...

Van Wert City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, but immediately prior to the meeting, council will hold a 6:15 p.m. public hearing to discuss the tax budget. The ...