CONVOY — Bluffton’s defense lived up to its billing as the top defense in the Northwest Conference. Entering Saturday’s game at Crestview, the state-ranked Pirates (No. 4, Division VI) gave up an ...

One person was taken to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital after a Friday morning crash in the 1100 block of E. Ervin Rd. A call ...

The United Way of Van Wert County and Vantage Career Center held its 26th annual Day of Caring events this past weekend. This annual event helps replenish food and blood supplies within our community.

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COLUMBUS — Sales of legal recreational marijuana topped $76.2 million in the first 50 days. The latest figures supplied by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control show as of ...

SPRINGFIELD — Following a series of bomb threats made to schools within the Springfield City School District, Governor Mike DeWine has authorized a contingent of troopers from the Ohio State Highway ...

Van Wert and Delphos Police Departments are investigating the theft of two vehicles Friday morning – one in Van Wert, the other in Delphos, and both from gas stations. A Toyota Corola was stolen from ...

Providers from OhioHealth Physician Group will host an informational session for pre-teen girls and their families to talk about puberty and periods called, “It’s a Girl Thing.” This informative class ...

COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated ...

Figures released on Tuesday show Van Wert County’s August unemployment rate was below the state average. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Ohio’s statewide unemployment rate ...

After recent announcements of Eggerss Stadium naming rights, there is more good news to share. The Van Wert County Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant for the ...