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Levy responsible for 20% of Brumback funding
VAN WERT — The Brumback Library will have a half-mill replacement levy on the November ballot, a measure that represents nearly 20% of the library’s annual budget.

ODOT releases weekly construction report
— Interstate 75 between Hanthorn Road overpass and State Route 81 will have traffic impacts Sept. 2-Oct. 6 for warranty pavement repairs.

Ottoville starts school year with 512 students
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville School Board learned the district started the new school year with 512 students on Aug. 19, seven more students than last year. The tally also included 36 kindergartners.

More on data center development
VAN WERT — More information is being released concerning Thor Equities purchase of land in the Mega Site in Van Wert County.

Huse and Renner to oversee Van Wert County Fair
VAN WERT — Korbyn Huse and Elyssa Renner were named the 2025 Junior Fair king and queen during ceremonies Wednesday night at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

Vantage dedicates new fire training facility
VAN WERT — Vantage Career Center marked a milestone Tuesday with the ribbon cutting and first live demonstration at its new burn training facility on the Van Wert campus.

August council meeting targets multiple issues
DELPHOS — The Delphos City Council met in lengthy session Monday evening, addressing five legislative items and other matters of interest.

Van Wert County Court news Aug. 12-13, 2025
VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas:

Canal Days announces festival entertainment
DELPHOS — The Canal Days Committee has announced the entertainment lineup for the 69th annual celebration Sept. 11-14.
