A surprise resignation was accepted during Tuesday’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Schools Board of Education. Shortly after emerging from a 20-minute executive session, the board accepted the ...

BRYAN — Van Wert scored on its first drive of the game and the final drive of the first half, then scored on its first four possessions of the second half in a 42-7 win over Bryan in the season opener ...

The 2025 high school football season is upon us and Pigskin Pick’Em is back for its ninth season on the VW independent Sports page. For those not familiar with the feature, here’s how it works – it’s ...

CONVOY — Some key injuries and a pair of close losses dotted Crestview’s 2024 football season but like anything else, there was a silver lining. The Knights finished 4-6 (2-5 NWC) last season, ...

Main Street Van Wert’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program is now officially open for 2026. It honors Van Wert residents and their family members who have served, are serving, or have given their lives for ...

The latest installment of random thoughts is focused mainly on high school football, including big numbers on opening night, tough schedules, great games, going for the win, a slim margin, a big upset ...

A pair of Ohio Democratic state Senators are trying to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. According to a report from the Ohio Capital Journal, State Senator Kent Smith (D-Euclid), and Senator ...

The first edition of the 2025 Monday Mailbag includes questions about Michigan and the NCAA, Van Wert and Crestview football, a preseason ranking, Crestview vs. Marion Local, and the OHSAA football ...

A pair of Lincolnview High School students have been chosen as this year’s Van Wert County Junior Fair King and Queen. In fact, the Lancers made it a clean sweep, as two other Lincolnview students ...

After six consecutive winning seasons, which included two Western Buckeye League co-championships, four straight playoff appearances, a state championship and back-to-back regional championship ...

Trains, trains and more trains. Model trains. That was the theme at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds over the weekend, thanks to the 22 nd annual Rail Heritage Weekend Railroad Show & Swap. Children of ...

COLUMBUS — Week No. 1 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances on opening night of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep ...