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 ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers solely around Ohio State, Notre Dame and the College Football Playoff. It’s time for me to admit I was wrong about Will Howard. When the season began ...

CONVOY — The Crestview Local Schools Board of Education will have a new leader in 2025. Brad Perrott will serve as board president this year, while longtime president John Auld will be the ...

Van Wert’s bus fleet was among the topics discussed during Tuesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. During a brief presentation, bus maintenance supervisor Ben Showalter, who ...

Van Wert City Council’s first meeting of 2025 was rather brief. In fact, it took just 30 minutes from the call to order to adjournment. In that time, council members heard about progress involving ...

Two Willshire residents who fled from Van Wert Police were arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this week. Their hearings were among 16 various hearings held between Friday, January 10, and ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around a challenging weekend for three local teams, key NWC and WBL games, a busy month for one team in particular, congratulations to a prolific ...

As frigid temperatures settle into Ohio, the Divisions of State Fire Marshal (SFM) and Industrial Compliance (DIC) are offering some simple tips on how to heat your home safely while avoiding costly ...

Six criminal defendants changed their pleas during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Judge ...

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Scott and Grover Hill Fire Departments were called to a small structure fire on Defiance Trail Road shortly before 7:30 a.m. this morning. Upon arrival the structure was almost completely destroyed ...