Van Wert, OH William C. Fast, III, 90, of Van Wert passed away on August 17, 2020 at Hearth and Home of Van Wert. Born on December 5, 1929, in Haviland, Ohio the son of the late William C. Fast, II and Marie (Stiebeling) Fast. On August 29, 1954, he married the former Gloria M.…
Van Wert Civic Theatre is offering three opportunities for youth in the area to perform on stage. This summer VWCT offers two shows for children ages 5 -18 and one show for high school and college age youth. On May 19 and 20 youth auditioned for “Disney Frozen, Jr.” This musical will take the stage…
First United Methodist Church Invites Children to Power Up: Raise Your Game Vacation Bible School; A week for kids to get super-stoked to live FULLY ALIVE in the confidence that comes from trusting God. A summer kids’ event called Power Up: Raise Your Game VBS will be hosted at First United Methodist Church, 113 W…
Patricia J. (Neiford) Mohr, 81, of Van Wert died at 6:23 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born January 7, 1938 in Van Wert County to the late John and Olive (Dunlap) Neiford. On June 7, 1958 she married Robert W. Mohr and he survives…
The Van Wert Cougar Basketball team will take on the Defiance Bulldogs at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sports Center on the campus of Ohio Northern University. Basketball players and cheerleaders parents may purchase tickets starting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4th in the Athletic Director’s office. Season ticket holders may purchase tickets starting…
David B. Scott, 54, of Van Wert, died at early Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born November 13, 1964, in Van Wert, to Sharon R. (Feasby) and Bernard P. Scott. David was a 1983 graduate of Crestview High School where he played baseball and football. He retired from…
Delphos – On November 13, at approximately 2:55 p.m., troopers from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a two vehicle crash involving a commercial tractor trailer on US 30 near Delphos. A 2003 Dodge Dakota, driven by James M. Patterson, age 36, of Van Wert, was traveling east bound…
It what may be the largest voter turnout in a non-election year, Ohio had over 54% of register voters turnout for the election. All of the precincts are counted. Write-Ins are still being counted. The unofficial results tallied show voters were not in favor of reducing criminal charges for drug possession as an amendment to…
On Thursday, September 27, The Optimist Club of Van Wert inducted the 2018-2019 officers and board members. 2018-2019 Officers & Board Members include: Officers are Marie Miller from Brand It Marketing, President; Sean Sauer from Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Vice President; Michelle Gunter from Schrader Realty, Second Vice-President; Diana Cearns from 1st Federal Bank, Past President;…
Paul Hoverman, Coordinator of Performing Arts for The Van Wert County Foundation and Chancel Choir Director at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, has announced the rehearsal schedule for the Van Wert Area Messiah Chorus. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, November 4 from 3-5 pm in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 113 W.…
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is honored to be the recipient of a very generous contribution from the U.S. Bank’s Community Possible giving and engagement platform. U.S. Bank, with local branches in Van Wert and Convoy, works to build strong and lasting partnerships by supporting institutions like Niswonger that are focused on improving the lives…
Tully Township- The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:35 P.M. on Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018, on State Route 49, at the intersection of the US30 westbound lanes, in Van Wert County. A 2005 Ford F-150, operated by Clarence Radabaugh, age 62, of Cloverdale,…
The Van Wert County Foundation, along with the Van Wert City Parks Department, will officially open Franklin Park to the public on Saturday, July 21. This highly anticipated event begins with a private transfer ceremony and ribbon-cutting in the morning. Following the ceremony, the public is invited to join the celebration at 12 pm when…
