COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is working to complete the distribution of full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by the middle of this week.

12:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two loose dogs. 4:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City ...

More information has been released about Tuesday’s events that led to a brief lockdown at Lincolnview Local Schools and a chase from York Township to the Lima area. The update also clarifies rumors ...

Lincolnview Local Schools administrators, the school resource officer, and local law enforcement officials have confirmed an incident involving a student who made a threatening comment toward another ...

Ohio lawmakers passed a bill early Thursday morning that would ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to the state’s marijuana laws. The Ohio House voted 52-34 to pass Ohio Senate Bill 56, ...

This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around slow starts and the state semifinals, possible repeat champions, a tough night for area football teams, the nearly impossible halfway point, ...

More details have been released about plans to expand Lima-based Allen County Regional Transit Service into Van Wert County. According to Brian Wildermuth, ACTRA Executive Director-Operations, the ...

A mistake that goes back eight years could be beneficial to hundreds of Van Wert city residents but will be costly to the city itself. Monday night, Mayor Ken Markward told members of city council ...

The annual tradition known as Christmas at Fountain Park will help light up downtown Van Wert this Wednesday night and throughout the holiday season. The popular event, hosted by the Van Wert Service ...

This won’t take long, as just three games involving area teams are on this week’s Pigskin Pick’Em list. One of them is Putnam County vs. Putnam County, while the remaining two are MAC vs. MAC. The ...

It’s become a local holiday favorite and its back for its 18th season. The Van Wert County 4-H Exchange Club’s annual 4-H Exchange Holiday Light Show at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, located at 125 ...

Van Wert High School recently recognized the academic achievements of 151 students by presenting them with Academic Awards for the 2024-2025 school year. This honor is awarded to students who maintain ...