The overwhelming generosity of the people of Van Wert, helped provide joy to more than 15,729 children through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s ...

It was a tough night for Van Wert wrestlers, as Wapakoneta defeated the Cougars 54-15 in WBL dual meet action at Van Wert High School on Thursday. Van Wert’s lone wins on the mat came at 215 and 285 ...

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MARYSVILLE — The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, The announcement was made jointly by ...

Zach Crummey (above) fights to the basket against Bryan, while Xavier Kelly (below) looks to pass the ball against the Golden Bears. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent ...

If the deal goes through, a data center will be built on 220 acres of land known as the Mega Site in Van Wert. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens confirmed ...

The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol believes alcohol may have played a role in an early Saturday morning crash that claimed a Lima resident. According to a report from the Lima Patrol Post, ...

The Homestead Exemption program income thresholds has changed for the 2025 tax year payable in 2026. The threshold for senior citizens 65 and over is now $40,000 Ohio Adjusted Gross Wages (Line 3 on ...

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the entire region, including Van Wert County, until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 ...

Members of the Van Wert High School pep band perform during Friday night’s boys basketball game between the Cougars and Wapakoneta. The pep band helped deliver some energy and helped Van Wert to a ...

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. Accordingly, all local, state and federal government offices will be closed for the day, along with banks and most schools. Post offices will ...

Van Wert’s Keaten Welch (5) drives to the basket during Saturday’s game against Bryan. Welch finished with 20 points, including 10 consecutive points to end the first quarter and the beginning of the ...