Replace batteries in all smoke alarms in the home that do not have sealed batteries. Test alarms to make sure they are ...

Calling all young performers – the Van Wert Civic Theatre is looking for young talent to help present a captivating youth ...

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Here we are already, Week No. 10 of the season, the regular season finale. Where did it go? For whatever reason, this feels like the fastest regular season I can remember, and what a season it’s been.

Call it what you will. For 88 years, a particular part of Eggerss Stadium has been referred to as the area under the stadium or the tunnel. All that is changing this year. With a major facelift as ...

A Willshire man incarcerated in Indiana is now in custody in Van Wert County, after his arrest on a warrant charging him with ...

Border security and the importance of AM radio were just two of the topics addressed by U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-5 th District) during a recent visit to the area. Latta, from Bowling Green, was ...

The Crestview golf program recently held its awards night to recognize the team’s success throughout the season. Coaches Jeremy Best and Mitchell Rickard presented players with several awards and ...

YWCA of Van Wert County President/CEO Kimberly Laudick has announced the local organization has received $72,000 in grant funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction. “The grant from the ...

Van Wert City Council’s final meeting of October will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. The meeting is open to the public. The ...

COLUMBUS — Six individuals have been indicted for illegal voting in past elections, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Tuesday. “The right to vote is sacred,” Yost said. “If you’re not a U.S ...

A broken tie rod was blamed as the cause of this accident, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of S. Shannon St. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Van Wert Fire ...