It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Brent A. Perl, 44, of Convoy, who tragically passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, due to an accident. Born on December 2, 1979, in Van Wert, ...

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The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region unveiled its new bloodmobile Friday. It features an innovative generator powered by a battery pack and solar panels. These will provide energy for lighting ...

It may not look like it at first glance, but progress has been made at a vacant building on E. Sycamore St. in Van Wert. The former Kennedy Manufacturing building is being transformed into a satellite ...

PAULDING — John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding has announced it is changing its name to Paulding County History Museum. The State of Ohio granted the trademark or “doing business as” name ...

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 ...

Briston Wise (17) was crowned Van Wert High School homecoming king before Friday’s game vs. Shawnee. Nya Wessell (immediately left of Wise) was crowned queen. The Cougars won the homecoming game, ...

Lincolnview won the Division VI sectional opener over Wayne Trace, 25-19, 25-14, 26-24 on Monday. Ila Hughes had a team high 10 kills, Allie Miller had 14 digs, and Ashlyn Price had 35 assists and 11 ...

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 ...

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 ...