VAN WERT FORWARD: Downtown Master Planning Process Begins

The next phase of the Van Wert Forward initiative is the master planning process. The Van Wert County Foundation has contracted OHM Advisors from Columbus, OH, to guide the Downtown Van Wert Redevelopment Master Plan, which recently began with a steering committee meeting laying the groundwork for this months-long process. OHM Advisors is a community…

These Lost Photos are Needed to Tell County’s Story

Time is growing short to preorder books and submit photos for Paulding County, Ohio: A Pictorial History Volume III, which is planned for publication by the John Paulding Historical Society in November. The book committee has been calling for images covering every decade of the past 200 years to help celebrate Paulding County’s bicentennial this…

Pursuit Leads to Traffic Crash and Manhunt

Carryall Township, Paulding, Ohio – On July 4, 2020 at approximately 7:42 AM, Troopers from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol attempted to stop a 2019 Infiniti QX5 for a speed violation, on US 24 near mile post 3 in Paulding County. The vehicle failed to stop for the trooper and…

New Book Will Highlight Paulding County History Through Photos

The deadline is approaching for photos for Paulding County, Ohio: A Pictorial History Volume III, which is planned for publication by the John Paulding Historical Society later this fall. The book committee is seeking images – including photographs, snapshots, slides, drawings, maps, paintings and printed memorabilia – covering every decade circa 1820 to 2020 –…