Municipal Court phone service day-to-day

Submitted information Van Wert Municipal Court has telephone service, but it is not known at this point how long the phone service will be in service. Court officials ask for the public’s patiences until a permanent fix is found for the problems.

‘American Pickers’ seek county treasures

VW independent/submitted information “American Pickers” will make their way to western Ohio and Indiana and are looking to spend some time “picking” in Van Wert County. The History Channel’s hit television series “American Pickers” will be in the area July 14-27 and is now actively seeking locations to feature in Van Wert County. The documentary-style […]

A-G happy with vets ID fraud bill passage

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine applauded the signing of legislation that establishes harsher penalties for those who commit identity fraud and theft against active-duty service members and their spouses. House Bill 488, the veterans’ component of the mid-biennium budget review, includes amendments to the current identity fraud, theft, and […]

Man gets prison for violating probation

Van Wert independent Three people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, two of those on probation violation charges and the third to enter a change of plea. Lester Sulfridge Jr., 55, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his probation by testing positive for illegal drugs and alcohol and violating another law. […]

Treasurer: Real estate taxes due soon

Van Wert County Treasurer’s information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst has announced that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, July 9. If a property owner has not received a tax bill they should call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177. In the case of mailed payments, they must be […]

County ‘Pack to School’ program expands

VW County DJFS information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services announces the expansion of  ‘Pack to School’ through the 12th grade: “Pack to School” provides a backpack containing many (not all) of the required school supplies for eligible children who will be in grades K-12 during the 2014-2015 school year. The […]

Tennis leagues announced in Van Wert

Submitted information The Van Wert County Tennis Association is sponsoring tennis leagues for this summer.  Matches will be played at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex behind the high school. Leagues will include men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.  All ages are welcome to participate.  Matches will be scheduled […]

Morrell Groom Allen

Morrell Groom “Chum” Allen, 79, of Ohio City, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born February 25, 1935, in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Carol M. and Eleanor Margaret (Groom) Allen. On June 19, 1968, he married Thelma Mae “Tootie” (Wiseman) […]

Fiddlin’ with fire … in Fountain Park

I know we are not allowed to burn in the city of Van Wert, and especially not in one of our city parks.  This Friday, however, we have received a special ordinance waiver to allow Tom Rigney to light up Fountain Park with his electric fiddle playing.  Actually, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, his band, which […]

Old Fashioned Farmers Days coming up

Old-Fashioned Farmers Days information The Fourth of July is fast approaching and so is Old Fashioned Farmers Days. This year’s event will run from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Some new events have been added to this year’s program. The Dixie Cadillacs, a classic Rock and Country group, […]