CELINA - Area insurance agents are urging their clients to stay patient as they help them navigate the rough terrain that is the 2026 open enrollment period for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.

Unlike previous years, this year's enrollment period is marred by the looming expiration of COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums - set for Jan. 1, 2026. [More]

WAPAKONETA - On Nov. 6, 2020, the New Bremen Cardinals defeated Marion Local 24-17 in a Division VII Regional Final. Since then, the Flyers never tasted defeat, won the next 76 games in a row, and captured a hefty hardware collection of state and local titles and held the claim of the nation's longest winning streak. [More]

Area football players earned postseason accolades as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Northwest District honors list on Thursday evening.

In Division VII, The Midwest Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year received the district top honors. [More]

COLDWATER - For a retired Coldwater art teacher, pottery has become both an art form and an outlet for creativity energy.

Nick Wenning, who taught at the district for 39 years, showcased his work Wednesday night at Pennyjane Art Co., located at 2018 W. Main St., Coldwater, as part of a "meet the artist" series. [More]

VAN WERT - A 16-year-old Lincolnview student was apprehended by the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly fled the school, stole two unlocked vehicles and led officers on two different vehicle pursuits, according to a news release from Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach. [More]

CELINA - A 71-year-old Celina man was fined and put on probation in August for repeatedly littering beer bottles near the shores of Grand Lake in West Bank Park.

Jerald Schulze was sentenced to a year of community control sanctions and 10 days in jail, suspended, and fined $100 plus court costs for one count of stream littering, a third-degree misdemeanor. [More]

Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.

Wow, is it me or is this the busiest time of year?

I thought summers were busy, but this time of year in preparation for the holidays is a lot.

So if you are feeling the pressure to perform or meet deadlines, you are not alone. I'm super busy booking guide trips and preparing for the 2026 tournament season. Our season starts in January usually in Florida. [More]