Submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools will be holding its annual open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, August 17. Parents and students in grades K-12 can visit their classrooms, meet their teachers and bring their supplies to the school. The fall coaches parent/student-athlete meeting for all fall sports participants (7-12) will be held after the open […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 8:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information DEFIANCE — Under sunny skies, the Van Wert Cougars opened the 2026 golf season at the Defiance Invitational at Eagle Rock Golf Course in Defiance on Monday. Van Wert competed against 15 other teams at the invitational and the young Cougar team posted a 351 and finished seventh overall. Senior Zach […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 8:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around preseason football predictions, the NWC, a GMC Coaches Poll, Delphos Jefferson and Fort Jennings, MLB trades and a hole in one. Preseason predictions The plan is to publish preseason NWC and WBL football predictions this week. I’m still waiting on information from some of […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Jackson Township Trustees will hold another emergency meeting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at the Township Hall, 19874 Wetzel Rd., Middle Point. Due to unforeseen circumstances, an emergency meeting is necessary regarding the fire and EMS levy.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 7:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Jackson Township Trustees will hold an emergency meeting at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, August 3), at the Township Hall, 19874 Wetzel Rd., Middle Point. Due to unforeseen circumstances, an emergency meeting is necessary regarding the fire and EMS levy.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 3:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Brumback Library Enrichment Foundation is helping ensure many used media items get new homes through their book sale, which will run from Tuesday, August 11, through Saturday, August 15. Books, CD’s, DVD’s, magazines, and more will be available for purchase at the main library in Van Wert with the proceeds going to […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 3:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sunday, August 2, 2026 2:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident. 6:41 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcot Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 1, 2026 4:35 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject hallucinating. 5:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of loose cattle in the roadway. 6:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 31, 2026 1:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a possible stolen vehicle. 3:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog. 5:03 a.m. – Deputies […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
By Quincy Thompson Families have one more opportunity to make lasting memories together before summer comes to a close when The Amazing Bubble Factory Live takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. this Saturday, August 8. Before the performance, the fun will begin outside the Niswonger with bounce houses and […]
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 10:24 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment