Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I love the south and my grandparents were both from the southern states. Of course, my Granny, could make great sugar cookies, sweet tea, dandelion greens, fresh green beans, bake super pies and could forecast the weather using various nature signs. I grew up with not only her cooking and…
The Van Wert County Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Wilson G. Duprey Fund – a new unrestricted endowment fund that will support purposeful organizations and projects in our community for generations to come. Upon his death in August 2020, Wilson Gilliland Duprey established The Wilson G. Duprey Fund with a gift…
New Location Reinforces Commitment to Providing Excellent Service GMA Financial Services Inc. – Adkin’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services, a local provider of business, individual, and farm tax services, QuickBooks, and bookkeeping, is excited to announce its office relocation. GMA Financial Services, Inc. is now located at 131 Central Ave., Van Wert, OH. The new facility…
First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Thursday, August 19th for their 6th Annual Operation Back to School event for Van Wert County high school students. This FREE event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene…
Van Wert Civic Theatre will present Twelve Angry Pigs under the direction of Monica Campbell. Families are invited to attend the performances July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and August 1 at 2 p.m. In this comedic parody of Twelve Angry Men, a certain wolf is on trial for blowing down a pair of…
For 27 years, the Vantage Career Center Police Academy has been dedicated to training local law enforcement, while bridging relationships between academy participants, their communities, and law enforcement agencies. Van Wert and surrounding counties have been enriched by the successful program, and in many ways, our local law enforcement can be called life long friends…
Van Wert is a destination for comedy! Unverferth Family Dentistry is pleased to present Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks at the Niswonger on October 23 at 7:30 PM. The Southern Fried Chicks have busted out of the hen house for a night on the town with their new show, the “Cage-Free Comedy Tour!” Rated as the…
According to mortality reports from the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdoses killed more Ohioans in 2020 than in at least 14 years. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to a spike in substance abuse, and now more than ever, local communities should be aware of recovery resources and services. Families of Addicts Van Wert will present…
April Ellerbrock has held the position of administrator at First United Methodist Church Preschool in Van Wert for six years. Four years prior to being administrator, April was on staff as a preschool aide. After 11 years of dedicated service to the community, she has decided to officially step away from the position. The FUM…
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2019 financial audit of Van Wert County. The audit included multiple findings including three findings for recovery totaling $3,526. The report highlighted instances where the lack of internal controls led to mishandling of public funds. During the audit period, the Treasurer’s office was responsible for collecting…
Van Wert, OH Myles Stanton Parsons, 80, of Wren, passed away at 2:19 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Van Wert Health. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Van Wert the son of the late Carl and Alice (McCray) Parsons. On October 6, 1979, he married the former Carolyn J. Henry who survives.…
Union Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 P.M. on Sunday evening, September 27, 2020, on US 30 just west of Convoy Road in Van Wert County. Unit 1, a 2018 Honda Fit, was eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 30. Unit…
Ridge Township – On August 18, 2020 at approximately 3:34 P.M., Troopers from the Van Wert Post responded to an injury crash at the intersection of State Route 116 and Middle Point Road in Ridge Township, in Van Wert County. John Bill Jr., age 43, of Van Wert was driving a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound…
