Situated in the area once known as the Black Swamp in northwestern Ohio, Van Wert is the seat of Van Wert County. The county and city were named for Isaac Van Wart, a Revolutionary War hero. The county was settled in 1821 by James Riley, a former sea captain, who moved his family to a plot of land along the St. Mary’s River. In 1834, Riley’s son, James Watson Riley, bought 240 acres of land for a town in the center of the county, to be named Van Wert, which became the county seat in 1838.
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The official municipal web site features contacts for the city’s administrative offices, parks, utilities, municipal court and other departments and services, as well as an introduction to city council members, and a guide to local businesses, restaurants, lodging facilities, attractions and events.
http://www.vanwert.org/
As a campus of Van Wert City Schools, Lifelink seeks to reach students in grades six through twelve who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting. Its programs, curriculum, classes and staff are featured. Promotional videos are included.
http://www.lifelinksschool.org/
Soil & Water Conservation Department
The SWCD is a department of Van Wert County, working to assist local communities in the stewardship of Ohio’s water, soil and other natural resources. Its board of supervisors and staff are identified, along with a calendar of events and district programs, and items for sale.
http://www.vanwertswcd.org/
The Van Wert, Ohio newspaper reports on news, sports, and community events. Its web edition includes photographs and video, blogs, a classified section, obituaries, an online subscription utility and advertising rate cards.
http://timesbulletin.com/
Operating an early childhood center, elementary school, middle school, high school, and a non-traditional community school. Each of its school campuses are profiled, with school schedules, faculty listings and announcements, as well as a district report card.
http://www.vanwertcougars.net/
Van Wert Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Van Wert, Ohio CVB offers a calendar of festivals and events, maps and directions to the city, and a guide to local parks and recreation facilities and programs, arts and culture venues, restaurants, shops, and guest lodging accommodations.
http://www.visitvanwert.org/
Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office
The jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency covers the four hundred and nine square miles of Van Wert County, including each of the villages and cities within the county. Its history, divisions, units, and auxiliary are featured, and crime tips may be submitted through the site.
http://www.vanwertcountysheriff.com/
Headquartered in the City of Van Wert, Ohio, the official web site of the county includes a listing of all elected county officials, legal notices and bid notifications, and profiles of villages and cities within the county.
http://www.vanwertcounty.org/
The purpose of the county economic development office is to facilitate the creation and retention of jobs in Van Wert County. Its mission, and an overview of its economic development advisory group, small business assistance, business incentives, the Van Wert Towne Center, and Vision Industrial Park.
http://www.whyvanwert.org/
The Independent is an online daily newspaper established in Van Wert, Ohio in 2002, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Independent Web Services, LLC. The web publication features local news, sports and business stories, opinion columns, community information, and a local calendar of events. Stories may be submitted by readers.
http://thevwindependent.com/
Representing the Van Wert Rabbit Club and the Bunny Hoppers 4-H Rabbit Club, members of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, the site offers an overview of each of the organizations, schedules of meetings and events, photographs, and contact data.
http://www.vanwertrabbit.org/
Situated in Van Wert, Ohio, the terminal is comprised of thirty-nine acres of secure, fenced-in terminal space on the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad line, with access to Highway 30. Directions and an overview of the facility and its services are put forward.
http://www.vanwertterminal.com/
The informational site features a history of the community and an overview and contacts for its government, arts and culture, agriculture, business, education, health care, parks and recreation, and community calendars.
http://www.vanwertcommunity.info/
