Van Wert started slow but finished fast during Friday’s season opener against Bryan at Eggerss Stadium. The Cougars sputtered offensively on their first two drives and trailed 8-0 late in the first ...

Ohio lawmakers passed a bill early Thursday morning that would ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to the state’s marijuana laws. The Ohio House voted 52-34 to pass Ohio Senate Bill 56, ...

Week No. 13 of the high school football season is here. For some teams, Week 13 is just a routine part of the schedule. For others, it’s uncharted terrority. Regardless, it’s an exciting time for ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around slow starts and the state semifinals, possible repeat champions, a tough night for area football teams, the nearly impossible halfway point, ...

The Lincolnview Local Board of Education welcomed a number of new employees to its August board meeting, while administrators were upbeat about how the start of the school year has gone so far.

Monday’s power outage affected 4,300 AEP customers, including the Van Wert Early Childhood Center, Van Wert Elementary, Van Wert Middle School and Van Wert High School. It occurred between 11:15 a.m.

WAPAKONETA — Van Wert tried to play keep away against state-ranked Van Wert and for the most part it worked in the first half. The Cougars trailed the No. 7 Redskins by just a touchdown, 14-7, at ...

An Ohio City man will spend more than four years in prison on child sex charges. James Bloomfield, 48, of Ohio City, was sentenced on Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin ...

If their nominating petitions are deemed valid, six people will run for three Van Wert City Council At-Large seats this fall. The deadline to file petitions with the Van Wert County Board of Elections ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Ohio Mr. Football Award. The winner will be announced at 5 p.m. next Thursday in Canton prior to the start of ...

The Van Wert County Humane Society is holding a special “Clear the Shelter” adoption event made possible by a generous $3,000 donation from Deaf Dog Coffee + Co. Effective immediately, all adoption ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the bracket pairings for next week’s football state semifinals. The geography of the schools involved in each region is the primary ...