The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is pleased to announce the new LED Sign at Gate 2 is complete. When you drive by the fairgrounds on Washington Street the new LED Sign located at the Gate 2 entrance is sure to catch your attention. The Van…
By: Mark Holtsberry Don Randall Mell was born November 12, 1891 in Oakwood, Ohio. The son of Peter, born May 1836 in Ohio and Cyntha (Good) Mell born January 1847 in Ohio. This couple was married in 1869 in Ohio. Peter served with Company C. 151st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. By 1880,…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein announced the launch of his reelection campaign to retain his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives and continue serving the citizens of the 82nd House District, which consists of the northwest Ohio counties of Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and the southern half of Defiance. “It has been an honor and…
During a special pinning ceremony recently held at Northwest State Community College, seven students from the NSCC’s phlebotomy technician certificate program, and one graduate from the medical assisting degree program were recognized. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their…
The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Paulding County, Putnam County and Van Wert County. PAULDING COUNTY State Route 637 between Road 118 and Road 138, northwest of Melrose, will close April 16 for approximately 75 days for ditch relocation. The project also includes the relocation of a 72-inch pipe beneath county Road…
A new administrative area within the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now under the leadership of Chris Hughes of Van Wert County. Hughes was named capital programs administrator for ODOT District 1 late last year. District 1 includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. Hughes’ position is…
