SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY – After an unexpected break in the schedule, the Crestview Knights are spending this week preparing for the second round of the Northwest Conference tournament and a team many consider to be the favorite to win the tournament – Columbus Grove. The Knights (2-1) were scheduled to open the tournament […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Lincolnview 3 Spencerville 0 Lincolnview was in complete control from start to finish during Tuesday’s 25-5, 25-4, 25-14, straight set victory over NWC opponent Spencerville. The win improved Lincolnview’s record to 10-1 (2-0 NWC). Madison Williams and Kendall Bollenbacher each finished with seven kills, while McKayla Blankemeyer had six kills. […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 8:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Downtown development in Van Wert just got another tool with the notification that a large portion of the downtown is now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. “It’s a tough process,” said Main Street Van Wert Executive Director Mitch Price of the process, adding that there aren’t a lot of […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Refunds for Crestview Middle School’s annual Washington, D.C., trip should be coming soon. The trip, originally scheduled for last spring, was canceled because of COVID-19, and during Monday night’s monthly Board of Education meeting, board members approved a cancellation agreement with K&K Tours of Celina. However, refunds won’t be for […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A little after 3 a.m. Tuesday, the Van Wert Fire Department and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were dispatched by the Van Wert Police dispatcher to a house fire on East Sycamore Street in Van Wert. Upon arrival, it was determined that a vehicle fire also caught the house on fire. Fire then […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District is holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Thursday, October 15, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The clinic is for ages 4 and up. Call 419.238.0808, extension 103 or 107, to pre-register. Those participating should enter through Gate 5 at […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Katherine Pauline Schriver, 45, of Latty, died Friday, September 18, 2020, in Defiance. She was born December 13, 1974, in Defiance, the daughter of William D. and Patricia L. (Aldrich) McMonigal, who both survive in Continental. On June 28, 2013, she married Ronald L. Schriver, who survives. She was currently the office administrator of Heather’s […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lincolnview’s Dylan Schimmoeller (24) tries to elude an Ada defender during Monday’s soccer match between the two NWC schools. Unfortunately for the Lancers, the Bulldogs posted a 4-0 victory, but Lincolnview’s junior varsity team enjoyed a 1-0 win. The Lancers will play at Continental tonight. Photo courtesy of Hanna Young
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Tennis Van Wert 5 Ayersville 0 The Lady Cougars cruised to a 5-0 sweep over visiting Ayersville on Monday, including a 6-0, 6-0 win by Allie Etter over Haleigh Wright at first singles. At second singles, Grace Lott defeated Tish Martinez 6-0, 6-1 and at third singles, Lizzie Rutkowski beat Sydney […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts column centers around an inspiring performance by Columbus Grove’s Gabe Clement, the latest football poll, Lincolnview volleyball poll, OHSAA football playoffs and ticket prices, fantasy football and the Big 10. Columbus Grove’s Gabe Clement Columbus Grove wide receiver Gabe Clement had a very impressive and memorable game […]
POSTED: 09/22/20 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports