In addition, any registered voter in Ohio may request a ballot by mail. If the previous presidential election is any indication, local voter turnout could be high. “The last presidential there was an ...

COLUMBUS — Six individuals have been indicted for illegal voting in past elections, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Tuesday. “The right to vote is sacred,” Yost said. “If you’re not a U.S ...

COLUMBUS – And just like that, the 2024 high school football season has just three games left in the regular season. Week 7 provided plenty of highlights. Let’s check them out with this week’s Ohio ...

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Unemployment went down slightly in Van Wert County last month, but was still higher than the same time last year. Figures ...

Few details have been released about a Friday afternoon fatal crash on U.S. 30 near the Indiana-Ohio line. It happened just after 3 p.m. at the eastern edge of Allen County, Indiana. A car ended up in ...

Work will soon begin on the West Jennings Creek Petition project that was passed by the joint board of county commissioners on April 9 of this year.

The Cougars finished with 346 yards of total offense while Elida rolled to 520 yards of offense. McGue completed 11-of-20 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Kaufman rushed for ...

Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 25. The list includes Marion Local’s win over Coldwater, which gives the Flyers Ohio’s record for consecutive regular ...

David V. Sinn, 76, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Van Wert to John and Thelma (Eddy) ...

The Van Wert County Foundation remains a strong supporter of the CEO Program, contributing not only financial backing but also actively participating by hosting a CEO student intern. Additionally, ...

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have selected Lincolnview High School seniors Trace C.