DAVE MOSIER/independent sports writer ELIDA — Consistency was not a hallmark of Friday night’s Western Buckeye League game between Van Wert and Elida. The game was characterized by large lead swings, but the Bulldogs’ Dakota Mathias popped a 12-footer at the buzzer as Elida edged the Cougars 62-60 in WBL play. With the loss, Van […]
POSTED: 01/12/13 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights got out early and just kept going as they defeated cross-county rival Lincolnview 70-41 in a Northwest Conference boys’ basketball game at Crestview on Friday. The Knights got out to a 13-5 first-quarter lead and never looked back. The score was 42-14 at the half and […]
POSTED: 01/12/13 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert swimming news The Van Wert High School boys and girls traveled to the Putnam County YMCA to compete with St. Marys Memorial and Ottawa-Glandorf. This meet was scored as a double dual. The Cougar boys defeated St Marys 87-71, but fell to Ottawa- Glandorf 71-91. The Cougar girls also defeated St. Marys 79.5-78.5, […]
POSTED: 01/12/13 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Editor’s note: This is the final story in an informal series on those who were successful in keeping resolutions to lose weight and be healthier in 2012. CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Jodi Strawser of Van Wert was sick and tired of being sick and tired. So on April 24, 2012, she did something about it. […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
IRS information WASHINGTON — Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on January 30. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
WBESC information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board held its organizational and regular January meeting on Wednesday at the Van Wert ESC office at Thomas Edison Center. Nick Miller was chosen as board president for the new year, while Ron Treece was elected vice president. With January being “School Board Recognition Month,” Superintendent […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSHP information Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the severity of traffic crashes. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to obey the posted speed limit and to drive within their abilities. In 2011, 30 percent of all fatal crashes were caused by speed-related factors, killing 479 people and […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Red Cross blood drive information January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the American Red Cross recognizes and thanks the millions of dedicated blood and platelet donors across the United States for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need both locally and across the country. “Every day in our […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted CONVOY — The Convoy Fire & EMS Department will hold its 34th annual “All You Can Eat” Pancake Day on Saturday, February 2. The fire department will serve whole-hog sausage and pancakes from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. that day at the Convoy Fire Station, 117 Franklin St. Breakfast will cost $6 for adults and […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports After outscoring Van Wert 18-5 in the third quarter, the Elida Lady Bulldogs probably thought their 12-point lead would stand up in the final stanza. It didn’t. The Lady Cougs came roaring back with a 20-4 fourth-quarter run to leave the ‘Dogs in the dust and gain a 59-55 win the Western […]
POSTED: 01/11/13 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports