Calvelage makes history as Musketeers’ All-Time stolen base leader
FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings senior Owen Calvelage made history Monday night during the Musketeers’ game against Antwerp.
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ODOT releases weekly construction report
U.S. 30 bridge maintenance
Local protest of Trump, Musk
VAN WERT— “I feel that Donald Trump has a tendency toward being a fascist dictator, and I’m very afraid for our country,” said Ava Good, former Van Wert County Commissioner who was one of more than 60 protesters for the city’s second Hands Off! protest against the policies of President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk who heads up the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
After two years, efforts to drive down distracted driving paying off
COLUMBUS – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while distracted driving remains a significant concern in Ohio, new data indicates that two years after the state’s “phones down” law took effect, Ohio is seeing positive, lifesaving results.
Shingles vaccination can reduce risk of developing dementia
TOLEDO — A new study found the shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. The research is part of a growing understanding of how healthy lifestyle choices and decisions influence brain health and can lower the risk of dementia.
OhioHealth equips dozens of emergency departments with new technology to support survivors of sexual violence
COLUMBUS — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. This spring, OhioHealth is implementing new forensic technology across more than two dozen emergency departments, including Van Wert.
Trentman leads Ottoville with hurdle sweep at Tracy Brown Invitational
COLUMBUS GROVE — Garrett Trentman led the way for Ottoville on Thursday evening at the annual Tracy Brown Invitational, winning both the 110-meter hurdles (15.86) and 300-meter hurdles (39.69).
Lima Symphony Orchestra sets 2025-26 season
LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its 2025-26 season, a bold and diverse celebration of music that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From cinematic favorites to classical masterpieces, the new season offers something for everyone.
Hanthorn, McClain intersection to close April 18
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP – The Allen County Engineer’s Office has announced the Hanthorn and McClain roads intersections will close Monday, April 18 for intersection improvements.
Daughter Elizabeth and Tim move into their temporary home
First of all, a thank you to all of you readers that attended my book signing at the Plain and Simple Craft in Shipshewana, IN. It was a pleasure meeting all of you! Even a reader from California attended. She was out visiting her sister. It’s always an encouragement to meet and talk to readers and hear all the kind words. Sometimes I feel like time is so limited with being a mother and also grandmother to thirteen precious grandchildren. It makes my time worth it all when I hear the encouragement. To me this is the only life I have known. It saddens me to hear of others that have never experienced the family life I do. It does make me appreciate it much more. I was very surprised to have Uncle Melvin (my dad’s brother) and Aunt Kathryn come to visit awhile at the signing. It is always a good feeling to visit with your deceased parent’s siblings. So many fond memories, and once they are gone the memories are all you have and you treasure them even more.