Bridge replacement

Construction on the Harner Road bridge over the St. Marys River continued Tuesday as crews from Ohio Bridge were busy setting the steel structure onto the bridge footers. The old bridge, constructed in the early 1960s, was in poor condition and in need of replacement. The new bridge, which features an asphalt-covered steel deck, is […]

Postal Museum plans New England tour

Museum of Postal History information DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History is offering a unique opportunity to spend nine days this fall in New England during peak season for “leaf peepers”. Participants will be traveling by luxury motorcoach with lodging in 3- and 4-star properties throughout New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. […]

1 hurt in city crash

This vehicle was involved in a two-car accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Market and Sycamore streets in Van Wert. One person was injured and taken by Van Wert Fire Department EMS squad to Van Wert County Hospital for treatment. The accident remains under investigation by the Van Wert Police Department. (Dave […]

BBBS announces DWTS-style fundraiser

Big Brothers Big Sisters information There is no other place to be on Saturday, November 14, than at the Overdrive, 3769 U.S. 127 in Celina, for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Dancing with the BIG Stars event. This event is based on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars”. A group of prominent community […]

Parks dept. sets flag football registration

Van Wert Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks Department encourages those interested in flag football this fall to turn in their registration forms. Registration will be accepted the entire month of July. Registration forms can be obtained on the Van Wert Parks and Recreation website at www.vanwertparksrecreation.weebly.com or picked up at the Parks Department […]

Local musicians love to make music

This Friday night in Fountain Park there will be a band concert. It features many adults who have either continued with, or rediscovered, music making. The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band is a musical organization where amateur musicians can come together and enjoy making music for people to listen to, although I kind of think they […]

Christopher G. Pollock

Christopher G. Pollock, 56, of Van Wert, died Monday morning, July 6, 2015, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1958, in Van Wert, the son of Rolland G. “Red” and Bonnie Lou (Smith) Pollock, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother, Michael A. (Kimberly) Pollock of Perrysburg; and two sisters, […]

Martha R. (Brown) Bowersock

Martha R. (Brown) Bowersock, 94, of Van Wert, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 25, 1920, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Blanche (Michael) Brown, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Rosalie Beeson of […]

Airport work

The Van Wert Airport has begun a taxiway rehab project that could last up to three weeks and is part of an airport improvement plan that will bring pavement surfaces there up to compliance standards. This is a federal grant project costing an estimated $175,000 that will be covered 90 percent by the Aviation Trust […]

County future renewable fuel plant site?

Van Wert County ED information SG Preston, a Philadelphia-based company that aspires to be the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and jet fuel, has announced Van Wert County as a site for a future production facility. In 2014, R. Delbert LeTang, CEO of SG Preston, announced his goal of partnering with local communities to […]