July 2025

Van Wert Fire Department puts new CAR 2 into service to support growing emergency needs

VAN WERT — The Van Wert Fire Department has officially placed a new response vehicle, CAR 2, into service, according to a news release from Fire Chief Jon Jones. This upgraded vehicle is a major step forward in helping the department respond more effectively to the growing number of emergency calls handled each day.

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Della K. Hauter

Della K. Hauter, 74, passed away on July 2, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on March 24, 1951 in Decatur, Indiana to the late…

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Vickie J. Shell

Vickie J. Shell, 76, a long-time resident of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Otterbein Nursing Home in St. Mary’s, Ohio.She was born on August 20,…

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