After months of rumors, the news became official Thursday afternoon. Downtown Van Wert is set to welcome a new dining destination with the arrival of Saisaki, an Asian fusion restaurant, opening this ...

COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released a list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5 primary election. “Public service is a ...

The latest installment of Random Thoughts includes another perfect weekend, girls basketball title races, a new hall of famer, and a couple of cast-offs hitting it big. Last week, I wrote that Van ...

COLUMBUS — As fans across the state prepare for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, the Ohio Investigative Unit is reminding liquor permit holders and the public to prioritize safety and responsible alcohol ...

Here are final scores of area boys high school basketball games played on Friday, January 30.

CONVOY — The Zoning Board of Appeals for Tully Township gives notice that a public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, at the Tully Township Hall 6278 Mentzer Rd, Convoy, to ...

It took two overtimes but Van Wert was able to notch one in the win column Monday night, which was also Senior Night at the The Den. The Cougars topped Lima Central Catholic 58-50 for the team’s first ...

Van Wert’s Keaten Welch (5) goes up for a jump shot against St. Henry, while Zach Crummey (23) finds himself in a bit of a quandry against the Redskins defense. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent ...

OTTAWA — The last time the Cougars won a game at Ottawa-Glandorf’s “Supreme Court,” Van Wert head coach Jeremy Best was a sophomore in high school. During the 1989-1990 season, Van Wert defeated the ...

Van Wert’s Keaten Welch (above) drives by an Ottawa-Glandorf defender, while Griffin McCracken (below) gets squared up on defense against the Titans. The Cougars won the game 61-51 to remain ...

Lincolnview head coach Brett Hammons cuts down the net after Friday’s 62-37 win over Delphos Jefferson. Hammons and the Lancers had reason to celebrate. The win over the Wildcats, along with Allen ...