COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced its self-service kiosks have surpassed one million transactions, marking a major milestone in expanding customer convenience and reducing ...

At 4:12 p.m. Sunday, Van Wert City Police and Fire EMS units were called to a car/mini-bike accident at the intersection of Shannon and Main streets. The operator of the mini-bike, which ended up ...

The Van Wert Fire Department’s newest full-time firefighter/EMT was officially sworn in on Tuesday. Reide G. Jackson recently completed his one-year probationary period. Jackson’s path to a full-time ...

Early voting is underway and Republican voters in Van Wert County must decide which of two candidates will serve the next full term as Juvenile/Probate Judge. The race features an interesting little ...

It’s been a hot topic as of late and more information about it was shared Thursday night. Van Wert Area Economic Development Director Brent Stevens was the keynote speaker at Vantage Career Center’s ...

The Vantage Career Center Alumni Hall of Fame has two new members, with Les Bowen and Marcia Osenga joining the prestigious club during Thursday night’s 48th annual All-Boards Dinner and Alumni Hall ...

CONVOY — Fort Jennings scored four runs in the second inning and went on to defeat Crestview 6-1 on Wednesday. Caden Swick accounted for two of those runs with a second inning single. Crestview’s lone ...

It’s a case that goes back nearly 45 years with a defendant who is almost 80 years old and claims he’s innocent. Now, he’s getting a chance that could help prove his claim. Last week, Van Wert County ...

9:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Jackson Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. Deputies also took a report of a domestic dispute at the ...

8:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle. 8:50 a.m. – Deputies arrested Ryan L. Schaadt, 41, of Van Wert, on a warrant held by ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Van Wert High School seniors Trevor Dotson and Chelsea Sanderson seniors as the recipients of the Student of the Month ...

Residents with questions about a planned data center in Van Wert can find the answers and more via new information posted to a website created by the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation.