There was a surprise development in the murder case of Ryan Houser this morning. In a hastily called hearing in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, Houser, 39, of Rockford, changed his plea from not ...

A Venedocia resident was a member of the State Fire Marshal’s first EMT graduating class of 2025. Reide Jackson, a 2024 Lincolnview High School graduate, was one of 19 graduates who successfully ...

The topic of potential pay raises for Van Wert City Council members wasn’t on Monday night’s agenda, but it was brought up toward the end of the meeting. Just before adjournment, At-Large Councilwoman ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Wayne Trace High School senior Harper Myers as the Student of the Month for February. Students are nominated by their high ...

Van Wert High School junior Reagan Horine finished her season by placing 61 st at the Division I OHSAA State Bowling Championships at HP Lanes in Columbus. Horine, who is pictured with coaches Seth ...

After a weeks-long clearance sale, Van Wert’s Big Lots store closed its doors on Thursday. Signs on the front door Friday afternoon said the store was open to vendors only. According to a listing by ...

The Van Wert Police Department and Van Wert Fire Department were dispatched to Central Insurance shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning after nearby residents heard a loud popping sound. After ...

Main Street Van Wert been recognized as a Nationally Certified Main Street Community for 2024 by Heritage Ohio and Main Street America. A member of the Ohio Main Street Program since 2004, MSVW has ...

The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently held its annual essay contest, with this year’s theme being “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success.” The Van Wert High School winners of the 2024-2025 ...

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined 15 other state attorneys general in urging Congress to help jump-start American energy production by expanding access to E15 gasoline. In a letter ...

The Board of Directors of First Federal of Van Wert has announced the promotion of Stephanie Phillips to branch manager. Phillips began her career at First Federal in June, 2021 as a loan processor ...

As most of the U.S. prepares to “spring forward” to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to stay focused behind the wheel. With the time change impacting sleep patterns and ...