The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Jul. 27, 2026

Little Texas brought its own unique brand of Country music to the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday night, and was cheered by an enthusiastic crowd as the group played its hits from the past two decades. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

POSTED: 03/02/20 at 3:26 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information CLEVELAND — MetroHealth President and CEO Akram Boutros, M.D., FACHE gave an update late last week on the state’s preparedness and education efforts to limit the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio nor anyone currently under investigation for the virus. “I want to […]

POSTED: 03/02/20 at 3:23 am. FILED UNDER: News

The Lincolnview Lancers varsity cheer team competed at the OASSA state cheer competition on Sunday, March 1, and was crowned Division V state champions. Members of the team include Izabel Donnelly, Haylie Adkins, Madison Coil, Jayde DuCheney, Madysen Glossett, Chloe Krendl, Makenna Mason, Jessie Reynolds, Kassidy Ringwald, Kacey Stewart, Brenna Case, Madison Case, Brook Hilleary, […]

POSTED: 03/02/20 at 3:16 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from other school districts in Ohio to apply and enroll in the district’s school system through “open enrollment” for the 2020-2021 school year.   Applications will be accepted beginning immediately on a first-come, first-served basis, according […]

POSTED: 03/02/20 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Tuesday’s Division IV boys district semifinal basketball game between Crestview and Columbus Grove at the Elida FieldHouse will be available from 7:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday in the athletic office and from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Crestview High School office. Tickets will also be […]

POSTED: 03/01/20 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports