Cold Case Live coming to the NPAC

VAN WERT—On November 2, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert, true-crime fanatics and web sleuths will have their chance to be in the detective’s shoes with Cold Case Live, a live show that will take audiences on a journey to unlock the mysteries of – and potentially help solve – America’s most notorious cold cases. Cold Case Live is hosted by retired NCIS Special Agent Joe Kennedy (“Real NCIS” and Starz TV’s “Wrong Man”).

Summer Jones changes plea

VAN WERT— A Defiance area woman changed her plea in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday (October 23).

As Halloween creeps closer, NFPA urges public to keep fire safety in mind

As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 30 injuries, and $14 million in direct property damage.

Woods named GMC Co-Defensive Player of the Year

After leading his team to a seven win season, Paulding’s Jack Woods was named Green Meadows Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year to lead county players on the all-league squads.