SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around defense, a good early season matchup, Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, the NCAA tournament and a moment of thanks. Defense I’ll just come out and say it. I’ve covered hundreds upon hundreds of high school basketball games over the years. I’ve seen state champion teams […]
POSTED: 03/26/19 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Linda L. Myers, 80, of Convoy, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 11, 1938, in Paulding County, the daughter of Chester and Mildred Figert, who both preceded her in death. On April 27, 1957, she married Byron “Barney” Myers, who also preceded her in death on February […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 7:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bernice M. Drerup, 87, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born September 13, 1931, in Putnam County, the daughter of Albert and Leona (Schmersal) Maag, who both preceded her in death. On April 19, 1952, she married Leo Drerup, and he died April 4, […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 7:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Residents of Convoy and the Crestview school district were ecstatic after the Knights defeated No. 1-ranked Berlin Hiland 58-38 to win the Division IV state basketball title on Saturday. Here are a few scenes from the game and celebration afterwards. photos by Bob Barnes and Wyatt Richardson
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
A large crowd was entertained by the “Church Basement Ladies” during two shows Sunday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The latest version in the series of plays that playfully skewers the Lutheran Church was titled Rise Up O Men, and featured the men of the church on a work night in […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after Attorney General William Barr submitted a letter to Congress summarizing the findings of the Mueller investigation: “After two years, 19 lawyers, approximately 40 FBI agents, 2,800 subpoenas, 500 search warrants executed, 500 witness interviews, and $25 million, the Mueller investigation […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Crestview head coach Jeremy Best, Berlin Hiland head coach Mark Schlabach and players from both teams answered questions during Saturday night’s postgame press conference. Some of the top comments are listed below. “There was a special vibe from this team since the beginning of the season.” – Drew Kline on the […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Here are some observations and thoughts on key moments from Saturday’s Division IV state championship game. Not the game envisioned To be blunt, I was a little surprised to see Berlin Hiland in the Division IV title game, and I wasn’t alone. Even though the Hawks were the Associated Press poll […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert opened the 2019 high school baseball season on Saturday by sweeping Delphos Jefferson and allowing just one hit in two games. Haden Maples and Parker Conrad combined for a no hitter in the first game, and the Cougars won 10-0 in six innings. Maples tossed five innings and struck […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about Crestview and the State Tournament, and the NCAA tournament. Q: How do you think Crestview would have done against St. Henry? Name withheld upon request A: I saw St. Henry once this year and thought they looked very worthy of a No. 3 ranking. […]
POSTED: 03/25/19 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports