The stories of Van Wert County, OH
8 narrated audio stories from across Van Wert County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Van Wert County
From Delphos to Two Pro Leagues
A western Ohio center stretched his game across basketball’s biggest stages.
Brumback Library
How a County Library Changed the American Map
A bequest in Van Wert helped redefine what a public library could be.
Van Wert County Courthouse
A Courthouse Built to Look Important
How Van Wert’s 1876 courthouse turned government into civic theater.
Delphos St. John's High School
Where Delphos Learned to Dream in Blue
A small Catholic school gave a split city one big basketball identity.
Brumback Library
A Library Meant for the Whole County
How Brumback Library turned a gift into countywide service.
Van Wert County
The Man Behind Van Wert’s Name
How Isaac Van Wart helped stop a betrayal—and got renamed in Ohio.
Brumback Library
The Gift That Opened a County
How one bequest made library access a countywide public promise.
Van Wert County
The Spy, the Stocking, and Van Wert’s Name
How a hidden plot at West Point echoes in an Ohio county name.
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