Sheriff issues reminder on drug pick-up

The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind everyone that the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Program will end this Sunday, October 30.

County residents can bring all expired and prescription drugs that are no longer used to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, 113 N. Market St. in Van Wert. Drugs can be dropped off at the window in the lobby.

Prescription drug abuse is becoming a serious problem across the country.