February 2025
Christopher L. Kirk
Christopher L. Kirk, 37, of Van Wert, left us unexpectedly on February 25, 2025, after a brief illness.A private family viewing will be held at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel…
Eugene Byrne
Eugene “Gene” Byrne, 89, of Ottoville, passed away surrounded by his family at 7:44 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 20, 1936, in…
Ohio TechCred program empowers workforce
By Amanda Miller Van Wert Area Economic Development amiller@vanwerted.com VAN WERT—February 27, 2025 – The Ohio TechCred program continues to make significant strides in upskilling… Login to continue reading Login…
Riedel announces bid for Ohio Senate seat
Craig Riedel is running for Ohio Senate in 2026. (File Photo)
Sheriff’s Office Daily Activity Log (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
VAN WERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF THOMAS M. RIGGENBACH DAILY ACTIVITY LOG Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of… Login to continue reading Login…
Bagley concerned about school funding
Van Wert Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley. (Sam Shriver File Photo/CherryRoad Media)
Doyle Parsons
Doyle Parsons, 77, of Scott, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday,…
Forgotten Vinyl Review: 23 overlooked ‘70s gems
Cover of Dixie Chicken (1973) by Little Feat