He was born January 18, 1951, in Van Wert, to Andrew L. Darras and Geneva “Jenny” (Decker) Ellis. On July 13, 1987, he married the former Helen Campbell. He retired in 2021 from Schneider National ...

COLUMBUS — State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D-Toledo) recently introduced ...

There was a surprise development in the murder case of Ryan Houser this morning. In a hastily called hearing in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, Houser, 39, of Rockford, changed his plea from not ...

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff have detailed plans for a new pilot program aiming to improve the dental health of school-age children in ...

History will be made today and tomorrow at the University of Dayton, when the 50 th annual OHSAA girls basketball state championship games tip off at UD Arena. The same can be said for the boys ...

He also said anyone keeping a gun in their car, which is not advised, should be certain the car is locked. Anyone noticing suspicious activity should immediately contact the Van Wert Police Department ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has selected Wayne Trace High School senior Harper Myers as the Student of the Month for February. Students are nominated by their high ...

Van Wert High School junior Reagan Horine finished her season by placing 61 st at the Division I OHSAA State Bowling Championships at HP Lanes in Columbus. Horine, who is pictured with coaches Seth ...

A rear end collision accident occurred along eastbound U.S. 30 near Bockey Rd. shortly before 6:30 a.m. Friday. The Middle Point Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the scene and one person was ...

Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the ...

The topic of potential pay raises for Van Wert City Council members wasn’t on Monday night’s agenda, but it was brought up toward the end of the meeting. Just before adjournment, At-Large Councilwoman ...