Crestview Elementary recently named its Students of the Month sponsored by Van Wert Cinemas. Students making the Knight Leader Board each month will be put into a drawing for a free 30-day pass to the movie theater for their entire family. Van Wert Cinemas September Students of the Month are: Bailey McClure, Urban John, Cheyenne […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The holidays will heat up at Van Wert Civic Theatre with a fast-paced, festive frenzy that turns holiday tradition completely on its head. Auditions are open for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez, featuring original music by Will Knapp. This hilarious show […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports Van Wert’s hopes of a home playoff game in Week No. 11 evaporated Friday night, as Shawnee posted a wild 33-27 win over the Cougars in the home finale for the Cougars. It was the fourth straight loss for Van Wert (4-5, 3-5 WBL), while Shawnee improved to 4-5 (3-5 WBL). “It’s […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Columbus Grove showed why its ranked No. 7 in the state Division VI, a division that seems to be loaded this year. The Bulldogs (8-1, 5-1 NWC) rolled to a 49-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat Crestview 56-24 Friday night. It was the home finale for the Knights […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Here are final scores of area high school football games played on Friday, October 16. BVC Ada 42 Riverdale 7 Leipsic 27 Van Buren 6 McComb 55 Arcadia 0 Pandora-Gilboa 28 Arlington 14 GMC Fairview 42 Edgerton 0 Paulding 45 Hicksville 6 Tinora 27 Ayersville 8 Wayne Trace 43 Antwerp 20 MAC […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is reporting one laboratory-confirmed case of measles in Van Wert County. The health district is conducting follow-up investigations to identify potential exposures, notify contacts, and provide guidance to individuals who may have been exposed. There are currently 254 confirmed cases of Measles in Ohio as of […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 10:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Alicia Bruce In rural northwest Ohio, support for substance abuse recovery can be close and yet still be hard to access. For people and families affected by substance use disorder, addressing barriers such as transportation, childcare, and housing can be the difference between struggling alone and finding a path forward. As a licensed social […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Crestview honored four soccer seniors before Thursday night’s regular season finale against Kenton. The four are (left to right): Macie Dickman, Evvy Lamb, Ella Lamb and Tory Singer. The Knights fell to the Wildcats 1-0. Ella Lamb had 16 saves in goal, Evie Williman had four shots on goal, while Emma Ward and JJ Korte […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Defiance 3 Lincolnview 2 In a five set thriller, the Bulldogs topped Lincolnview 25-19, 22-25, 19-25, 26-24, 15-9 on Thursday. Kara Suever had a big game at the net with 25 kills, while Brooklyn Byrne added 14 kills. Suever also led the Lancers with 22 digs, while Makynlee Dickinson had 47 assists, […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The City of Obetz will welcome student-athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Ohio to Fortress Obetz this fall for two Ohio High School Athletic Association cross country championship events. On Sunday, October 25, Fortress Obetz will host the OHSAA seventh and eighth grade State Cross Country Championship. On Saturday, November 7, the OHSAA high […]
POSTED: 10/16/26 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports