He was born January 1, 1959, in Van Wert, to Arnold and Ruth (Boroff) Baker. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Greg) Speck of St. Henry; grandchildren, Tiara (Phillip) Hall, Grant (Erica) ...

Girl Scout Troop 2024 had a great cookie selling season. Not only were they able to enough boxes to raise money for a troop camp out this summer, but they obtained enough donations to be able to ...

50 years of the Peony Queen Pagaent – the Golden Jubilee – was celebrated Friday night at LifeHouse Church. Eight area high school senior girls competed for the coveted title and it wasn’t an easy ...

COLUMBUS — As Ohio nonprofit organizations make preparations for spring and summer events to bring Ohioans together, raise money, and support various causes, the Ohio Division of Liquor Control is ...

Once again, one of Van Wert County’s neighbors has the lowest unemployment rate in all of Ohio. According to figures supplied by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on Tuesday, Mercer ...

After recently participating in a major online discussion with hundreds of other people across the USA about the pros and cons of tipping for services in this country and how it has grown out of ...

A short agenda and the absence of two members led to a quick meeting of Van Wert City Council on Monday. Second Ward Councilman Greg Roberts and At-Large Councilwoman Judy Bowers were not present due ...

One juvenile was detained in connection with thefts from vehicles and Van Wert Police Chief Doug Weigle said he believes others were involved. Weigle said the police department has received reports of ...

Van Wert High School band director Bob Sloan has been placed on paid administrative leave, but no other information is available. A brief statement emailed Thursday afternoon by Superintendent Mark ...

During Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council, Third Ward Councilwoman Julie Moore said the Van Wert County Foundation is interested in acquiring the former Van Wert Variety Store at 315 E.

Wednesday started with a bang and ended with one in much of Van Wert County, including a tornado just outside of Van Wert. Strong thunderstorms moved through the county early Wednesday morning. Those ...