Dec 30, 2021 · No. 2 – COVID-19 continues to impact Van Wert County. Just like any other county in Ohio or any area of the United States, COVID-19 continued to have an impact on Van Wert County in 2021, although perhaps not as great compared to 2020. Renovation work in downtown Van Wert, part of Phase I, began in the fall. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent.