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 ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings and host sites for the football state semifinals on Friday, November 28. All games kick off at 7 p.m. The state ...

Two substantial prison sentences were handed down by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin D. Burchfield this week. The sentences were connected to two separate and unrelated cases. Guy ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Investigative Unit is reminding citizens and liquor permit holders to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period. This high-risk ...

Tell the kids to get those Christmas lists ready – Santa Claus will be at American Legion Post 178 on W. Main St. in Van Wert from 5:30-7 p.m. this Saturday, November 29. He’ll be back from 5:30-7 p.m ...

The holiday season sparkles a little brighter this weekend as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone make their highly anticipated return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ...

A mistake that goes back eight years could be beneficial to hundreds of Van Wert city residents but will be costly to the city itself. Monday night, Mayor Ken Markward told members of city council ...

The annual tradition known as Christmas at Fountain Park will help light up downtown Van Wert this Wednesday night and throughout the holiday season. The popular event, hosted by the Van Wert Service ...

Joseph Norman Detwiler Jr. – everyone knew him as Norm – passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Van Wert on March 3, 1950, and spent his life rooted in the community he ...