Marcile Pontsler, age 85, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Mrs. Pontsler was born in Van Wert County, the daughter of Eugene Clifford Clouse and Ruth Alice (Mongold ...

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has named Van Wert’s Micah Cowan (10) Division IV All-Northwest District as a ...

Van Wert City Council will have three new members in 2026. Two of the newcomers will fill at-large seats – Dewaine Johnson, who collected the second highest vote total (924) and Hall Block, who ...

It appears body cameras will be worn by officers with the Van Wert Police Department and perhaps deputies with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office.. The two law enforcement agencies have been awarded ...

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 ...

The Crestview High School Class of 1971 recently celebrated with a 50-year class reunion, starting with a meal and social time at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. The classmates then enjoyed an exciting ...

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission has unanimously approved recommendations put forth by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training, ...

High level state officials, including Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones gathered in Van Wert Monday afternoon for a dedication ceremony honoring a ...

A total of 13 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments, while four others were sentenced during hearings held this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Those arraigned include the ...

The investigation into the actions of a local mail carrier continues at the federal level. The ongoing investigation was confirmed via email on Friday by the Office of the Inspector General, after an ...

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As part of their Senior Capstone Project, Mrs. Switzer’s senior English classes at Van Wert High School placed 300 flags at the entrance to the school campus to honor Van Wert County’s veterans, ...