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Judge denies motion to withdraw plea in Van Wert murder case

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Judge denies motion to withdraw plea in Van Wert murder case

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Ryan Houser, 39, lost his motion to withdraw the no contest plea he entered in March as part of a plea deal. The judge found him guilty in the 2023 death of Barbara Ganger.Read Article

Vantage Students Complete Home Construction Project, Auction Set for June 21

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Vantage Students Complete Home Construction Project, Auction Set for June 21

Van Wert, OH (6-10-25) – A newly constructed home at 301 East Second Street, Van Wert, is set to go to public auction on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., marking the completion of a two-year construction project led by the Carpentry students at Vantage Career Center. The project, a partnership between Vantage and the Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation, provided hands-on learning opportunities for students in the Carpentry and …Read Article

Entertainment is Alive in Van Wert…Lee Greenwood Brings His Iconic Sound to the Niswonger Stage This Fall

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Entertainment is Alive in Van Wert…Lee Greenwood Brings His Iconic Sound to the Niswonger Stage This Fall

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Rockford’s 21st Century Club Members Take Mystery Trip

(6-5-25) The Twenty First Century Club met on May 27, 2025 at the Rockford Methodist Church – Rockford. It was a Mystery Trip, and the members loaded into two SUV’s for the trip to Van Wert, OH. No one guessed the destination until their arrival at the Van Wert County Regional Airport – J.L Rice Terminal. This newly built terminal in 2021 was a complete surprise to the members and a perfect final meeting destination for their year long theme of …Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

BLIPPI TO ROCK OUT IN AN ALL-NEW LIVE BAND SHOW IN Van Wert, OH

Global sensation Blippi to delight audiences in Van Wert, OH in all-new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour, on Sunday, November 23rd June 3, 2025 – Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North Am…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Van Wert County Man Served Warrant For Aggravated Vehicular Assault

𝗥𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶 (5-28-25) Yesterday at 10:34 am Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies served a warrant on Ras Simba Tafari (46) of Haviland for a 4th-Degree Felony Charge of Aggravated Vehicular Assault from an incident that occurred in the City of Van Wert. Van Wert Municipal Court Hearing– 05/29/2025 AT 9:00 AM – ARRAIGNMENT Ras Simba Tafari – Facebook page – the only background information we can find Tafari was taken into custody and transp…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Busy Memorial Day Weekend For Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies

(5-27-25) The Holiday weekend in Van Wert County saw Sheriff’s Deputies make numerous calls…especially in Willshire. Sunday afternoon a 4;12 pm Deputies along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS responded to an area of U.S. Route 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2010 Chevy Suburban, driven by Alice Jackson of rural Rockford, was traveling Westbound on US Route 33. Jackson ran off the right side of the road striking …Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Van Wert County Tractor-Vehicle Crash

(5-20-25) Friday at 6:00pm Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Courtesy Van Wert Sheriff’s Office A 2024 Honda Civic driven by Andrew Levinson of Michigan was westbound on Lincoln Highway in the eastbound lane attempting to pass a vehicle near Hoaglin Center Rd. a 1975 John Deere 4430H towing a John Deere Chopper 1…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Van Wert Man In Arrested In Stabbing

Robert Burns (5-17-25) Robert Burns (24) of Van Wert was arrested on a 2nd degree felony charge of felonious assault and is being held in the Van Wert County Corrections Facility. In Ohio, felonious assault is typically classified as a second-degree felony. The potential penalties for a second-degree felony include a prison term of 2 to 8 years, a fine not exceeding $15,000, and a community control sanction (probation) for up to 5 years Van Wert…Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

LOCATED: Van Wert Teen Missing

Alaya Paige Van Wert Police said they have located her…. (5-17-25) The Van Wert Police Department is looking to locate missing teen Alaya Paige (14). Last seen in Van Wert on the 300 block of Greenwald Street on 5/16/25 around 11:50 PM. Alaya was last seen wearing a black shirt, black and white Nike shorts, and Crocks Alaya is described as being 5’4”, around 115 lbs, with hazel eyes and blonde hair. Please contact the police department with any …Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

Beining Named OhioHealth Van Wert Chief Nursing Officer

Leslie Beining VAN WERT, Ohio – OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has named Leslie Beining, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer. Beining, who previously served as the hospital’s senior advisor of operations, brings more than two decades of nursing leadership experience to the role. With her prior experience as the hospital’s manager of Quality/Accreditation and Patient Safety — Beining takes on the role of chief nursing officer with a proven track record …Van Wert · Van Wert Read Article

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