News
Van Wert Council weighs changes to noise, smoking ordinances
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Van Wert City Council continued discussions Monday night on possible updates to the city’s noise, smoking and junk and rubbish ordinances, but took no final action. Much of the conversation centered on how far regulations should go without becoming overly restrictive. Councilman-at-large Hall Block said…
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
Girls Flag Football is now OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting.