Cozy up to some country cooking

Country cooking means different things to different people. For many, it is the comfort foods they grew up with. From fried chicken to mac and cheese to meatloaf, there are plenty of dishes that fall under the country cooking umbrella. But a pot of chicken and dumplings may be one of the most popular and recognizable country cooking staples.

GMC dominates BBC in golf opener

WOODBURN – The boys high school golf season opener took place Thursday at Pond-A-River Golf Course outside of Woodburn, Indiana, where the Green Meadows Conference dominated the Buckeye Border Conference in Ryder Cup style play.

YWCA of Van Wert County Announces Gala to support Capital Campaign

The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce its upcoming Gala Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Wassenberg Art Center. The evening promises an unforgettable experience of entertainment, celebration, and charity - all in support of the YWCA’s capital campaign to build a new facility.

Crop progress

With less than a month to go before school starts, summer is winding down. Most farms have had plenty of moisture, so crops on the surface look good. However, there may be some hidden nutrient deficiencies, hidden yield losses, and even insect and disease issues starting to surface.

Grover Hill wind farm up by end of 2025

GROVER HILL - Don R. Elston has lived at the same intersection all his 89 years. He’s seen a lot of change in his life, and the most recent has him extremely interested. The Grover Hill wind farm will benefit several farmers and Wayne Trace schools.

Raiders win opener over Apaches

PAYNE – Wayne Trace opened the 2025 dual match portion of the 2025 boys high school golf season on Friday with a 168-201 win over Fairview at Pleasant Valley Golf Course outside of Payne.

Lady Raiders take third at Defiance Invite

DEFIANCE – A dozen high school girls golf teams met up at Auglaize Golf Course outside of Defiance Friday for the Defiance Elks Girls Golf Invitational with Archbold capturing the team title and St. Marys placing second.