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A Van Wert man’s trial on child pornography charges has been pushed back

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A Van Wert man’s trial on child pornography charges has been pushed back

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Jonathan Landwehr, 29, signed a time waiver in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Wednesday morning. He pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person.Read Article

The Little Mermen return to Van Wert for Feel Good Fridays

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The Little Mermen return to Van Wert for Feel Good Fridays

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Get ready, Van Wert. The Little Mermen & The Princess Pals are bringing the ultimate Disney-meets-rock concert to town, and it’s anything but your typical tribute band. They return to the Feel Good Friday stage this Friday See the Story

Putnam County Fair participates in 'Fight the Hunger,' 'Stock the Trailer'

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Putnam County Fair participates in 'Fight the Hunger,' 'Stock the Trailer'

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DELPHOS — The Putnam County Fair once again joined a growing statewide effort to fight hunger and give back to local community food banks by participating in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest — presented by Farm Credit…Read Article

Open director seats announced for Van Wert County Fair Board

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The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is announcing open director seats for the upcoming election and reappointment cycle.Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Delphos Police Blotter for June 8th through June 14th

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The Delphos Police Department has released their calls for June 8th through June 14th.Delphos · Delphos Read Article

A Look Back…Van Wert County Memories

source: VW Co. Historical Society files The William Clark children were a very musical group. (Wm A. Clark was Post Master in Van Wert). Pictured left to right: John Frederick Clark, Charles William Clark, Princess Clark Long, Margaret Clark Freeland, Alice Clark Davis, and Maud Clark Scott. Charles Clark (b. Oct. 15, 1865) left Van Wert at the age of 21 to study voice in Chicago and then later in London. His first appearance at Chicago was with…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Van Wert Storm Damage

VAN WERT, Ohio (June 19, 2025, Press Release from Van Wert County Emergency Management) – Van Wert County was hit with a significant wind storm on Wednesday afternoon, according to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. A storm system that was predicted by the National Weather Service several days ago produced tornadoes across Illinois and damaging winds across the Hoosier and Buckeye States. As the storms approached Ohio, Va…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Bridgeworks project in Ohio City to begin construction with planned 2027 completion date

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The $82.5 million mixed-use development will feature 219 apartments and retail space near Detroit-Superior Bridge.Ohio City · Ohio City Read Article

Five Times the Talent: The 5 Browns return to inspire at the Niswonger

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This fall, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will resonate with a powerful blend of classical brilliance and youthful energy as The 5 Browns take the stage on Friday, September 26th at 7:30 PM. Known as “the Fab Five of Classical…Van Wert · Van Wert See the Story

Van Wert Judge approves new DNA testing in 1982 murder case

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A forty-year-old murder case is being revisited with modern DNA testing technology. A Van Wert County judge has granted John Spirko the opportunity to have evidence in the Betty Jane Mottinger murder case tested by a Virginia laboratory.Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Ohio Troopers and ODNR Officer Team Up to Rescue Bald Eagle in Van Wert County

VAN WERT COUNTY, OH – An Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper and an officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) collaborated to rescue a bald eagle stranded on a roadway in Van Wert County. On Saturday, OSHP shared body cam footage from the May 15, 2025, rescue on Facebook, higVan Wert · Van Wert Read Article

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