It’s been months in the planning, and, while there may not be much to see on the outside right off, work will officially start soon on three groups of downtown buildings as part of the Van Wert ...

If the deal goes through, a data center will be built on 220 acres of land known as the Mega Site in Van Wert. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Brent Stevens confirmed ...

After months of rumors, the news became official Thursday afternoon. Downtown Van Wert is set to welcome a new dining destination with the arrival of Saisaki, an Asian fusion restaurant, opening this ...

PAULDING — After the charred and mutilated remains of Ashby and Elsie Good were located in a pile of burned brush near their home, 3½ miles northwest of Paulding, on November 5, 1894, suspicion ...

MARYSVILLE — The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, The announcement was made jointly by ...

Jefferson High School Principal Chad Brinkman, Careers educator Karissa Hoersten and Special Education Director Maureen Rentz filed the suit in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court and named science ...

TOLEDO — A priest who served at several northwest Ohio churches, including St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, has been sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking. Michael ...

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor It’s a day longtime residents of Van Wert County will never forget – November 10, 2002. It was 20 years ago today when a massive F-4 tornado with wind speeds between ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board approved a settlement agreement that Grover Hill Wind to construct a 150 megawatt wind-powered electric generating facility in Paulding County’s Latty Township.

COLUMBUS — The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven ...

CONVOY — Crestview High School recently held its senior convocation to recognize its seniors for their academic and athletic accomplishments with awards from the teaching staff, along with ...

The Miami & Erie Canal and the Wabash & Erie Canal met in Paulding County at the town of Junction, which was planned in the early days of canal construction. Junction was one of the busiest canal ...