The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026

VW independent/submitted information Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce four promotions. Rob Bourn, Kim Ray, Stacey Baer and Steve Samples have all been promoted from principal to shareholder. All four will continue to serve clients while increasing their leadership roles with the firm. Bourn, a Certified Public Accountant at the Defiance office, […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Business

VW independent/submitted information Members of the Van Wert County Master Gardener volunteers took a trip to Columbus on May 25. Two stops were planned for the day. The first stop was at Red Twig Farms outside New Albany for its “VIP Peony Experience”. Red Twig Farms is one of the larger peony growers in Ohio […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles

VW independent/submitted information This past Saturday at Willow Bend Country Club, the Van Wert Civic Theatre officially wrapped up the 2017-18 season with its Annual Banquet and Awards. Updates on the various theatre projects were also given, including an invitation to attend the youth production of Madagascar Jr. set to run June 21-24 and to […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment

VW independent/submitted information First United Methodist Preschool, 113 W. Central Ave., is currently accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. First United Methodist Preschool is a Christian-based school that prepares children to succeed in all areas of life. The curriculum is driven by Ohio Department of Education standards and each teacher is there to provide a […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Youth

VW independent/submitted information The 2018 recipients of the Central Insurance Companies Educational & Charitable Foundation scholarships have been selected. This scholarship program was created to reward and support graduates who are pursuing educational degrees that may eventually lead to careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central congratulates the following students who have been […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass a package of three appropriations bills Friday morning to fund military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, water infrastructure, and energy, among other priorities. In addition, the legislation, H.R. 5895, included provisions long-supported by Latta. For instance, the bill maintains a Congressional pay […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Wassenberg Art Center will host its 62nd annual June Art Exhibit opening party today, June 9, from 6-9 p.m. Artwork from both professional and amateur artists will be on view and available through July 8. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Thursdays 1-9 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission to […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Family YMCA and the Van Wert County Humane Society are partnering together to present “Kitten Yoga” on Saturday, June 16. Over a dozen kittens and cats from the local shelter will roam freely during a one-hour yoga class taught by YMCA yoga instructor Deb Sealscott. Three sessions are available: 8:30, 9:45, […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Probate-Juvenile Court and the Juvenile Probation Department will be closed Wednesday, June 13, for staff meetings.

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News

Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office solve a burglary that occurred at 102 Northfield Drive in Middle Point. Sometime after 10:30 p.m. on May 27, a thief entered the residence and stole cash. It appears someone entered through a window on the west […]

POSTED: 06/09/18 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers