The Van Wert County Courthouse

Sunday, Jul. 26, 2026

Government in action

Van Wert High School social studies students got a lesson in how the judicial branch of government works when they observed hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Here, Assistant County Prosecutor Martin Burchfield explains some of the court procedures to the students. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

POSTED: 06/11/11 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: News