Not one, but two big boys basketball games will be played in Van Wert County Friday night. Van Wert will host Shawnee, with the winner claiming no worse than a piece of the WBL championship. Meanwhile ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) has announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high ...

After months of rumors, the news became official Thursday afternoon. Downtown Van Wert is set to welcome a new dining destination with the arrival of Saisaki, an Asian fusion restaurant, opening this ...

COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released a list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5 primary election. “Public service is a ...

While discussion of the data center took up much of Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, there was other business and discussion. A reminder was given to residents and businesses to clear ...

Van Wert senior Kaiven Welch (0) prepares to pass the ball during Saturday’s basketball game against Spencerville while younger brother Keaten Welch (5), a junior, drives to the basket against the ...

Sandra K. Tracy, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1947, in Defiance, to James and Helene (Reynolds) McCulley, who both ...

Monday is Presidents Day, a federal holiday. Most federal, state and local government offices will be closed for the day. Van Wert County offices will be closed, along with Van Wert Municipal Court, ...

The Van Wert Civic Theatre’s production of Barefoot in the Park continues tonight through Sunday. It plunges newlyweds into the hilarious chaos of their first apartment. The Neil Simon classic ...

As part of the ongoing effort to combat crime in Van Wert County and to show support for local law enforcement officers, outgoing Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva J. Yarger recently used the Furtherance ...

Heritage Ohio and the Ohio Main Street Program have announced the national accreditation of Main Street Van Wert. This recognition is awarded through the Ohio Main Street Program, which serves as the ...

Crestview’s Payton Hoffman (5) and a Wayne Trace player jockey for control of the ball during Tuesday night’s game between the two non-conference rivals. The Lady Knights got the win on the road, ...