Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has re-introduced legislation, H.R. 749, the Veterans Right to Expediency Act, to ensure that veterans are informed in a timely manner of the outcome of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim. Latta met with members of his Veterans Advisory Group last year, who expressed concern […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
National Geographicunderwater photographer David Doubilet and his wife, Jennifer Hayes, showed off some of their spectacular underwater photography (an example is above) at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Sunday afternoon. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Saturday’s 62-30 victory over Celina gave Crestview head coach Jeremy Best his 300th career win on Winter Homecoming Night. “What means more to me than that number is having the opportunity for as long as I have and all of the good people who have allowed me to do […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLDWATER — After posting wins over Kalida and Kenton, Van Wert capped off a perfect 3-0 week by holding off Coldwater 60-58 on Saturday. The victory boosted Van Wert’s record to 8-7, while the Cavaliers dropped to 7-8. “Our kids battled like crazy and finished a great week by winning three […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ROCKFORD — Hot shooting Parkway outscored Lincolnview 41-21 in the middle two quarters and the Panthers went on to enjoy an 80-63 win over the visiting Lancers on Saturday. The loss snapped a four game winning streak by Lincolnview (9-6), while Parkway improved to 7-7. The Lancers led 20-19 at the […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Gabe Steyer and Isaiah Bretz won individual championships and Van Wert placed seventh out of 15 teams at the Celina Invitational on Saturday. Steyer went 5-0 on the day in the 138 pound weight class, including three pins and a 21-5 technical fall leading up to the final. Steyer […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Perennial power Troy Christian won the massive Lima Central Catholic Thunderbird Wrestling Invitational held on Friday and Saturday, while Lincolnview finished 43rd. In the 195 pound weight class, Lincolnview’s Louis Ulrey went 1-1 on Friday, losing via pin to West Liberty Salem’s Major Stratton, followed by a 7-4 victory […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about the best basketball team, the State Tournament, weekly basketball polls and an ESPN piece on the Cleveland Browns. Q: You’ve mentioned before that you’ve covered high school sports for a long time. Which basketball team is the best you’ve covered in person? Name withheld […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedules for WKSD 99.7FM and 1220AM/104.3FM. WKSD Monday, January 27 – Holgate at Paulding Tuesday, January 28 – Wayne Trace at Continental Thursday, January 31 – Crestview at Lincolnview (girls) Friday, February 1 – Lincolnview at Crestview Saturday, February 2 – Hicksville at […]
POSTED: 01/28/19 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores from Saturday’s area high school basketball games. Non-conference Van Wert 60 Coldwater 58 Parkway 80 Lincolnview 63 Crestview 60 Celina 32 Delphos St. John’s 70 Spencerville 48 Delphos Jefferson 59 Ayersville 53 New Knoxville Fort Jennings Kalida 59 Leipsic 31 Marion Local 49 St. Marys Memorial 33 […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports