OHIO CITY – Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach has announced that deputies are investigating the deaths of two people found in Ohio City on Sunday, along with the death of a third person ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Vantage Career Center seniors Megan Hoersten and Hailey Waltmire as Students of the Month for November. Students are ...

COLUMBUS — During this season of giving, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Financial Institutions is urging Ohioans to be cautious of holiday scams, particularly those involving fraudulent ...

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EMS rates in Van Wert are expected to rise in 2025. During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming addressed the pending increase. He noted the city is a ...

“Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer” is a friendly competition that empowers young Ohio residents to combat hunger. This summer marked the fourth year of the program, which is presented by Farm Credit ...

COLUMBUS — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging families across the state to prioritize fire safety this Thanksgiving. With the holiday season upon us, the kitchen can become a hub of activity, ...

Firefighters from multiple departments are on the scene on an early morning house explosion near Convoy. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about the explosion in the 3200 block ...

The Van Wert High School girls bowling team finished seventh out of 20 teams at the 21st Annual Ohio High School State Invitational “Kick-Off” Tournament in Columbus on Saturday. Junior Reagan Horine ...

Barring a plea bargain and/or a guilty plea, a Rockford man charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend in September of 2023 will stand trial in April of 2025. During a pre-trial conference held ...

Want a great way to honor classmates of Van Wert High School? How about those who have since passed away? What about those elementary teachers and administrators who led the way and shaped the young ...

COLUMBUS — Following the football regional championships on Friday night, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and sites for this week’s state semifinal games. In late ...