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HEAP assistance is now available to help stay cool
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (284+ words) Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2026 With sweltering summer weather here, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission are once again offering assistance to help families stay cool during the hot summer months. Now through September 30, income-eligible…...
New business
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (9+ words) The VW independent Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2026...
Local bank names new branch manager
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (219+ words) Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2026 Green Way Bank has announced the addition of Evan Vining as branch manager of their Van Wert branch. In his role, Evan will lead branch operations, support team development, and help strengthen the bank's commitment to serving the…...
OHSAA releases 2026-27 hoops divisions
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (170+ words) Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2026 Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview will remain in their respective divisions in girls and boys basketball during the 2026-2027 school year. The OHSAA released statewide divisional assignments on Tuesday and while it's status quo for the three local schools,…...
SWCD offering well water test kits
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (280+ words) Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2026 The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with Heidelberg University's National Center for Water Quality Research to offer residents the opportunity to have their well water tested. If your drinking water comes from a private well,…...
Specialized local docket receives state certification
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (356+ words) Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 The Courts Assisting Military Offenders " CAMO Court of the Van Wert Municipal Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets for a second time. To receive the certification, a local court…...
More than 100 Ohio school districts have armed staff
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (640+ words) Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 Megan Henry/Ohio Capital Journal More than 70 Ohio school districts, including one in Paulding County, and 15 Christian schools have staff'members who are authorized to carry weapons on school grounds, according to the'Ohio School Safety Center.' A mix of…...
Safety alert issued for high temperatures
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (230+ words) Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026 COLUMBUS " Governor Mike De Wine and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency are issuing an urgent safety alert regarding the dangerously hot weather conditions impacting the state this week. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will reach the…...
United Way approves local allocations
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1441+ words) Monday, Jun. 29, 2026 The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees approved allocations for 2026-27. Funding was awarded to 34 programs offered by 31 agencies locally that help to provide social services throughout the county. The process includes an extensive review of…...
Gas prices unchanged from last week
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (209+ words) Monday, Jun. 29, 2026 With the Independence Day holiday just days away, average gasoline prices in Ohio largely remain unchanged'in the last week, averaging $3. 80 per gallon on Monday, according to Gas Buddy's survey of 5, 345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 59. 8 cents…...