Kimala Ann Strickler, 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to Glenn and Joann Neer, who both ...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open 911 call. 8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin ...

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CHP Home Care & Hospice is celebrating a half century of providing home-based health care services in northwest and west central Ohio. The non-profit, 501c3 organization was incorporated in December ...

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced that the Sheriff’s Office arrested an individual on Thursday in connection with a possible scam. Sheriff Riggenbach stated that deputies received ...

Monday, July 14, 2025 12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison ...

VW independent sports/submitted information ROCKFORD — The Parkway High School boys golf team has been selected as one of only 20 high school programs across northern Ohio to receive support from the ...

Pamela Sue Fackler, 61, of Van Wert, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born April 12, 1964, in Marion, Indiana, a daughter of Claude Powell Sr and Mary Wallen.

At the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe strong communities are built on shared values, informed citizens, and access to opportunity. That’s why we’re proud to support the Brumback Library ...

Claudia Sue McGhee, 83, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday night, July 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

Friday, July 11, 2025 4:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of reckless driving. Deputies located the vehicle near Ohio 81. The driver, Drew Alan ...

Ohio’s business community is facing mounting challenges, and skyrocketing property taxes are at the top of the list. At the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, we represent more than 8,000 businesses of every ...