The Van Wert County Courthouse

Friday, May. 8, 2026

False alarm…

City police and Van Wert fire crews responded to a fire alarm from the Van Wert County Historical Society building shortly after 6 a.m. this (Thursday) morning. Firefighters entered the Fostnaught Mansion and investigated the reason for the alarm. It was determined that it was a false alarm and there was no damage to the museum. Fire and police were on the scene for about 30 minutes. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer

POSTED: 05/07/26 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News