David R. Sheets, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 29, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana, to Leland and Merle (Dull) Sheets, ...

Join the Lincolnview Class of 2027 for a Thanksgiving run/walk 5K or fun run (for the littles) Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving eve November 26, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the ...

It won’t be long before the Van Wert satellite campus of Northwest State Community College is open. NSCC officials, elected officials and other local dignitaries gathered Tuesday morning for a ribbon ...

1:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a noise complaint. 3:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a motor vehicle ...

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Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a free spaghetti dinner for all the veterans in the Van Wert County area last Thursday. A nice group of veterans enjoyed a free ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the second round of the football playoffs. The top four seeds in each region earned a bye last week and will host ...

3:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Spencerville Delphos Road in Washington ...

The Van Wert County Courthouse is getting a facelift of sorts, as windows are being refurbished or replaced on all three floors. On Monday, new front doors were installed at the courthouse. Photo ...

Van Wert head football coach Keith Recker said it best – the 2025 regular season was kind of a blur. It’s now in the books and the playoffs are upon us. Congratulations to WBL champion Wapakoneta, NWC ...

A four day jury trial led to a guilty verdict against a Van Wert man accused of child endangerment. The trial of Guy D’Andrea, 31, was held last week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court and the jury ...

Northwest State Community College President Dr. Todd Hernandez cuts the ribbon at the school’s Van Wert campus. A ceremony was held this morning and a public open house will be held from 3-6 p.m.