News
VW BOE approves contracts, staffing changes
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes, contracts and financial measures during its meeting Wednesday night at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The board’s agenda included several staff resignations effective at the end of the 2025-26 contract year,…
Community
The loss of local news isn’t just making voters less informed, it makes taxpayers poorer, study says
By Marty Schladen Ohio Capital Journal Reporter mschladen@ohiocapitaljournal.com COLUMBUS — When local newspapers shut their doors and no reporters are there to watch school boards, city councils, and county commissioners, taxes go up, according to a new study. The increase is $12 million a year in Ohio and $1.1 billion nationally — and that doesn’t…
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Sports
Gray edges White 6-5 in Lincoln Highway Senior Classic
VAN WERT — The first annual Lincoln Highway Senior Classic ended in a 6-5 win for the Gray All-Stars over the White All-Stars Wednesday evening.