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 ...

Van Wert head football coach Keith Recker said it best – the 2025 regular season was kind of a blur. It’s now in the books and the playoffs are upon us. Congratulations to WBL champion Wapakoneta, NWC ...

The latest installment of Random Thoughts centers around football conference championship scenarios, fun facts about two area football powers, 2,100 yards plus, a fast season, deficiencies, and winter ...

With the playoffs seemingly out of reach, Van Wert has two goals this Friday night – send the seniors out with a win and play well in front of the school’s 2000 state runner-up team. The Cougars (4-5, ...

The final 2025 edition of the Monday Mailbag is here. It’s been a pleasure answering questions and comments from our loyal readers. The Monday Mailbag has been featured on the VW independent Sports ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers completely around the OHSAA football playoffs, which will kick off around Ohio Friday night. Van Wert fans know just how widespread Region 14 has ...

The murder trial of Delphos resident Christopher Peters is heading into its fifth and possibly final day, with the defense expected to rest its case in the morning, with closing arguments to follow.

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced the indictment of 14 people on drug-related charges during this past Friday’s session of the County Grand Jury. The charges were the result of ...

COLUMBUS — Week No. 9 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the ninth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep ...

COLUMBUS — Following the conclusion of the football regular season Saturday night, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the final computer ratings, playoff qualifiers and first-round ...

COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors has set the dates that member high schools will vote on an emergency bylaw referendum on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). Schools ...

In Friday night’s season finale, Van Wert crafted a 17-0 halftime lead then scored the game’s final three touchdowns en route to a 52-18 win over Kenton at Cougar Alumni Field at Eggerss Stadium. The ...