Street Closures, Projects and Events
October Events
Project Closure for Burt Street – October 13th Burt Street will be closed for Railroad work. This will be a hard road closure, no traffic will be able to cross the tracks while the work is being done. The street should be back open on Saturday morning for everyone.
Van Wert County Historical Society – The annual chicken dinner fundraiser event will be October 10, 2026 beginning 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The street closure is Third Street from the East end of the parking lot to N. Washington Street.
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, October 10, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.
First United Methodist Church – The Trunk or Treat event is Saturday, October 31, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The street closure will be W. Central Ave., between Jefferson St., and Washington St., also the North row of parking spots of the parking lot North of Town Creek.
Van Wert Trick or Treat – The event is Saturday, October 31, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.