Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Lincolnview High School seniors Trace C.

Few details have been released about a Friday afternoon fatal crash on U.S. 30 near the Indiana-Ohio line. It happened just after 3 p.m. at the eastern edge of Allen County, Indiana. A car ended up in ...

The Cougars finished with 346 yards of total offense while Elida rolled to 520 yards of offense. McGue completed 11-of-20 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Kaufman rushed for ...

The Van Wert County Foundation remains a strong supporter of the CEO Program, contributing not only financial backing but also actively participating by hosting a CEO student intern. Additionally, ...

The Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third St., Van Wert, is celebrating the church’s 42nd anniversary on Sunday, November 3.

Zachary J. Wood, 30, of Convoy, a devoted father, son, brother, fiancé and so much more than a few words could express, tragically passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on July 1, 1994, in Van ...

David V. Sinn, 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Van Wert to John and Thelma (Eddy) ...

Local and state officials joined with TekniPlex officials on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s newest facility at Vision Industrial Park in Van Wert. Construction of the $17.5 ...

COLUMBUS — In anticipation of Florida-bound Hurricane Milton, Governor Mike DeWine has activated a team of more than three dozen members of the Ohio National Guard to support the state of Florida in ...

Did you ever imagine attending a Friday night home football game at Eggerss Stadium without the presence of the Van Wert High School Marching Band? The band plays an important role in the ...

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Crestview’s Isaiah Barton (1) separates Bluffton’s Noah Bricker (0) from the ball during Saturday’s football game between the two NWC teams. Unfortunately for the Knights, No. 4 Bluffton proved to be ...