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Lincolnview freshman Ila Hughes was named NWC softball Player of the Year in voting done by conference coaches. She’s hitting .552 this season with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs, and has a 13-2 record on ...
SCOTT — More information has been released regarding a weekend accident in Scott. According to a report from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 5 p.m.
On Thursday, seventh and eighth graders at Lincolnview Local Schools had the opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the community to complete meaningful service projects throughout Van Wert ...
Heavy rain in the Willshire,Wren, and Ohio City areas kept ODOT and Van Wert County deputies busu Monday evening, locating high water areas and setting out high water signs. One small area of Ohio 81, ...
A pair of seniors at Van Wert High School have been chosen as winners of the 55 th annual R.K. Self-Reliance Award. Sam Houg and Abigail Rollins were named during Wednesday night’s banquet at Vantage ...
There will be at least one new face on Van Wert City Council in 2026. At-Large Councilman Jeff Kallas stated he will not seek re-election in November. He made the announcement Monday night, as council ...
A Van Wert man sentenced to prison earlier this week for domestic violence is now facing two new high level felony charges. According to a daily report from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, ...
At Van Wert Live, it takes a talented and passionate team to bring unforgettable live entertainment experiences to our community. In our “Get to Know the Team” series, we’re spotlighting the ...
The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers solely around the recent NFL Draft – draft grades, Shedeur Sanders, Arch Manning, Kyle McCord and Will Howard, and Travis Hunter. It’s easy to get ...
The Van Wert Civic Theatre’s production of The Play That Goes Wrong made its premiere last Thursday and had audiences in stitches that night (see Dave Mosier’s review above), along with Friday and ...
There were no surprises during Tuesday’s primary/special election. State Issue 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by issuance of bonds, passed by ...
2:28 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency. 2:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge ...