The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026

VW independent/submitted information So many Van Wert County residents are struggling to meet basic needs and facing hunger on a daily basis.  Children are especially vulnerable. For the past 23 years, the YWCA of Van Wert County has been feeding children through the Summer Food Program to ensure no child in the area goes hungry. […]

POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information Registration for the Brumback Library’s 2018 annual Summer Reading Program will officially begin today.  The lovable dogs, Biscuit and Gravy from Bob Evans Farms, will join local children for Story Time at 10:30 this morning (click here for a schedule of Week 1 activities and events). As part of the Summer Reading […]

POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information U.S. News & World Reportmagazine ranked Van Wert High School 74th in the state of Ohio and 1,841st in the nation, awarding them a silver medal for “Best High Schools”. A total of 28,813 schools were considered nationwide, with 313 Ohio schools making the rankings. To determine the list, U.S. News considers factors […]

POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Jubilee Flower show will be held in conjunction with the Van Wert Peony Festival. The show will be held at the Ohio State University Extension meeting rooms on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, and is open to the public from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 2, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 3. […]

POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News

The Crestview Track and Field program recently handed out awards to conclude the 2018 season. Head coach James Lautzenheiser and assistant coaches awarded student-athletes for their efforts throughout the season during the event. Special Awards include: Lyvia Black (MVP), Madalyn Ward (Community Service Award), Tyler White (MVP & Top Scorer), and Chelsea Taylor (Top Scorer). […]

POSTED: 06/01/18 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports