SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – Crestview jumped out to an early lead, and cruised to a five inning 10-0 win over Lincolnview in Thursday’s Division IV softball sectional championship game at Owen Pugh Field. The defending state champions will play Hicksville in the district semifinals Tuesday night in Elida. The Lady Aces upset No. […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview won a low-scoring affair, defeating Antwerp 2-1 in non-conference play on Thursday. Antwerp’s lone run came in the top of the first inning, but the Lancers countered in the bottom half of the inning, when Chayten Overholt scored on a fly ball by Gavin Carter. The winning run came in […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
What began two years ago as a bright idea and a desire to make the playground more inclusive has grown into a communitywide effort. The Lincolnview Elementary student body welcomed its new “Buddy Bench” home during the annual carnival. Formed in the wake of the Rachel’s Challenge initiative, sixth grade Agents of Change wanted to […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Nick Henry Crestview High School had its Fun Day on May 8 for grades 9-12. For the Fun Day, students had teams for Tug of War for both boys and girls. There was also a watermelon eating contest, along with a relay race, an egg toss, and balloon toss. The winners of each competition […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace The annual High School Invitational continues through May 21. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 1–5 p.m., and we are open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Please take a moment to check out the work of young minds. The 61st annual June Art Exhibit call for entries is coming up on May 19-21! So […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent/submitted information People often believe that hospice is for patients with only hours or days to live, however this is not always true. For the family of longtime Van Wert resident Paul W. “Wally” Purmort, the hospice journey was experienced for over a year at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. “My husband […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Mosquito and tick season has officially begun in Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges people to “fight the bite” and take precautions to prevent bites from mosquitos and ticks which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, and Lyme disease. In Ohio, ticks are most active […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview High School hosted its annual awards program this past Monday evening. Students and community members were acknowledged for their hard work, success, and dedication to the Crestview community. For a complete listing of award recipients (and photos), visit the Crestview Local Schools website (www.crestviewknights.com). Many students earned academic awards, scholarships, and special recognition. Pictured […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) recently introduced House Bill 215, companion legislation to Senator Cliff Hite’s (R-Findlay) Senate Bill 141. The bill would allow the part-time Paulding County County Court to become the full-time Paulding County Municipal Court. “Senator Hite and I spoke to Judge Suzanne Rister,” Riedel noted. “She […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns consumers to beware of online puppy scams, where sellers take money for puppies they never deliver. Con artists post pictures online advertising desirable breeds and then never provide the puppy. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received about 40 puppy scam complaints in 2017, with an […]
POSTED: 05/12/17 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News