Middle Point Fire Rescue and EMS units were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident at Convoy Rd. and Slane Rd at around 4:25 p.m. Monday. A Chevrolet Sierra pickup truck was eastbound on ...

1:25 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott EMS, responded to an area of Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State ...

The Isaac Van Wart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for Christmas 2025 fellowship and food recently. Special guests were: DAR State Regent Christina Eberst-Nehring and NW ...

12:14 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain. 1:22 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on North Main ...

While it’s basketball season, football keeps making headlines, especially at the college level, so this week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the college game, plus a bit of high school, ...

COLUMBUS — Earlier this week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara Wente announced a $5 million statewide investment in multiple pediatric cancer research ...

COLUMBUS — Crestview’s Braxton Leeth has been named one of four Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division VI Offensive Players of the Year. In 10 games, Leeth, a 6-0, 185 pound senior running back, ...

Those who overpaid Van Wert city income taxes for the last eight years are getting refunds. Monday night, Mayor Ken Markward told members of Van Wert City Council that 1,370 city residents are due ...

Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy was recognized at the Ohio Emergency Management Conference this past week for his dedication of serving as an EMA Director for 35 years. He is ...

KENTON – Thursday’s season opener was a success for the Van Wert wrestling team, as the Cougars traveled to Kenton and jumped out to a 43-0 lead before finishing off the dual meet 66-10. Individual ...

Van Wert’s Cohen Bragg (above) and Xavier Kelly (below) drive to the basket during Saturday’s non-conference basketball game against Wayne Trace. The Cougars won a nailbiter over the Raiders, 50-47.

This two-vehicle accident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Monday at the intersection of S.Washington St. and Central Ave. in downtown Van Wert. The Van Wert Fire Department’s EMT unit was dispatched as ...