Kimala Ann Strickler, 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to Glenn and Joann Neer, who both ...

Monday, July 14, 2025 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison ...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open 911 call. 8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin ...

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At the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe strong communities are built on shared values, informed citizens, and access to opportunity. That’s why we’re proud to support the Brumback Library ...

Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle. 7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to ...

A longtime county employee is now enjoying retirement. Dennis E. Parsons, also known as “Hammer” retired this week from the Van Wert County Courthouse after 26 years serving as their custodian. Photo ...

Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback has returned to the VW independent Sports page and will run each Friday until the start of the 2025 fall sports season. This week’s feature goes back to Week No. 9 ...

Submitted information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College has received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO-SSS (student support services). About TRIO-SSS/student ...

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced that the Sheriff’s Office arrested an individual on Thursday in connection with a possible scam. Sheriff Riggenbach stated that deputies received ...

CHP Home Care & Hospice is celebrating a half century of providing home-based health care services in northwest and west central Ohio. The non-profit, 501c3 organization was incorporated in December ...

An assembly line made up of volunterers was hard at work Monday outside a home on U.S. 224, west of the Van Wert city limits. Backpacks with school supplies were being filed to help Navajo students in ...