New Wayne Trace bus routes make for $50K savings

At the last Wayne Trace Board of Education meeting before the first day of school, the board learned that investment in new software to improve bus efficiency was a wise decision.

Vantage BOE approves staff changes ahead of new school year

VAN WERT — The Vantage Career Center Board of Education approved personnel changes and policy updates Thursday while receiving updates on major institutional milestones, including the completion of a new fire training facility and preparations for Vantage’s 50th anniversary year.

Thanks for contributing during the 127 Yard Sale

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the people who contributed to this year’s 127 Yard Sale to benefit the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry. It was a mammoth undertaking this year, with more donations than ever before, falling in a timeframe where there it seemed there was more going on in the community than ever before. As of Sunday, we had topped out at just more than $5,000, a new record, beating last year by a grand.

Living life to the extreme

Many years ago, I read a book called, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,” by Dr. Paul Brand and Phillip Yancey. It left a lasting impression on me. As a believer, I knew the title for the book came from another book – the Bible.

Summer Crisis Program helps with staying cool

The Ohio Department of Development and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission continues to offer assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

Two injured in commercial vehicle crash on US 24

CRANE TOWNSHIP - On August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:15AM . Troopers with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to an injury crash involving two commercial vehicles on US 24 at County Road 87.

NSCC Board of Trustees meeting

The Board of Trustees of Northwest State Community College will hold their next regular meeting on Friday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert.