Van Wert Police January 9, 4:23 p.m. — Zachary N. Martinez, 32, of 903 E. Sycamore St., was arrested on warrants issued in Paulding County Municipal Court. January 4, 4:55 p.m. — Jared A. Smith, 32, of 208 S. Wayne St., was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. January […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 2:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard about some economic development highlights from 2020 — several of which will continue into this year — while also receiving an end-of-year report on city finances during a brief meeting held to open the new year’s legislative activity. Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Stacy […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 1:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The first meeting of 2021 was a short, but busy one for the Crestview Local Board of Education. During the annual organizational portion of Monday night’s meeting, John Auld was re-elected as board president and Brad Perrott was chosen as vice president. Lori Bittner will continue as legislative liaison, while […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 1:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — More Ohioans died of an opioid overdose during a three-month period last year than at any time since the epidemic began, according to an analysis by a task force created by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The analysis by Yost’s Scientific Committee on Opioid Prevention and Education (SCOPE) found the death rate […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 1:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — After 10 years as an assistant under former coach Jared Owens, James Lautzenheiser is stepping into the role of head football coach at Crestview High School. Lautzenheiser, a 2000 Crestview High School graduate, was officially named head coach during Monday night’s school board meeting. He’s the fifth head coach […]
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 10:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Randy Grandstaff has been hired as Crestview High School’s next cross country coach. He’ll replace Jeff Bagley, who stepped down last fall after successfully leading the program for 35 years. Check the Sports page later this week for a full feature story.
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Led by a 176-203-379 series by James Reinhart, Lincolnview notched a 1554-1429 win over Perry at Olympic Lanes on Monday. Justin Braun added a 209-138-347 series for the Lancers, followed by Preston Bugh (174-147-321), Alex Wyatt (146-130-276), Jase Delgado (118) and Adam Berryman (113). Perry’s Brayden Dalton led all bowlers with […]
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 10:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Ohio State vs. Alabama and the Cleveland Browns. Trey Sermon Obviously, losing Trey Sermon after one play was a huge blow to Ohio State. Master Teague is a nice back, but he just doesn’t seem to have the separation that Sermon has, or […]
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Richard “Dick” Hoverman, 68, of Van Wert, passed away surrounded by loved ones at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2021. He was born December 21, 1952, the son of C. Olen and Helen (Ward) Hoverman, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pam, and his children, Tracy (Mark) Beech […]
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 12:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather. Everchanging weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard. Drivers can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring their vehicle is ready for the season, […]
POSTED: 01/11/21 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News