Shultz Huber & Associates has completed its 2020 United Way campaign with an increase over last year’s contribution. The accounting firm’s generosity has been instrumental in serving United Way agencies in Van Wert County. Shultz Huber team members have participated in service projects and volunteers continue to serve on the board. United Way photo
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — There will be a K-9 demonstration at the Opera House in Convoy at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 17. This will be a public demonstration by Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Mox and his K-9 partner, Ellie.
POSTED: 01/06/21 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The law office of Keister & Baker LLC announced that attorney Collette Carcione and her assistant, Kim Pollock, have joined the firm, effective January 1. In addition, Keri McClure was named a partner in the law firm. Carcione was first hired by longtime local attorney Don Johnson (who retired in 2013) as […]
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Third Ohio District Court of Appeals has reversed the OVI conviction of a local man based on what it decided was a lack of expert testimony concerning whether Fensler’s use of Benadryl resulted in impaired driving. Dustin P. Fensler had appealed an October 9, 2019, judgment in Van Wert Municipal Court […]
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has kicked off its 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program, ready to create moments of joy in 2021. Now through March 14, Girl Scouts in the greater Lima area are selling eight delicious Girl Scout Cookies, including ever-popular favorites Thin Mints® and Samoas® (others include Tagalongs®, […]
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Monday afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175, sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer, and issued the following statement: “I have always believed that it is vital that law-abiding citizens have the right to legally protect themselves when confronted with a life-threatening situation. While campaigning for Governor, I expressed my support […]
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Health will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, in the health department conference room, 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300, in Van Wert. The meeting is also available via WebEx at 1-408-418-9388; access code: 132 448 3683
POSTED: 01/05/21 at 5:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview was in complete control from start to finish during Monday’s 54-18 non-conference girls’ basketball win over Continental. The win improved Crestview’s overall record to 7-1, while Continental fell to 3-8. “I liked the way we mixed things up tonight,” Crestview head coach Mark Gregory said. “I’m proud of […]
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around Lincolnview’s latest victory, Van Wert on hold, the 1,000 point club, the first AP boys’ hoops rankings of the season, Ohio State, an NFL playoff streak that dates back to 1969, Urban Meyer and the University of Texas. Lincolnview rally Saturday’s Lincolnview-Fort Recovery […]
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor “We found a way to win.” Those were the words of Lincolnview boys’ basketball coach Brett Hammons after the Lancers rallied from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter and went on to stun Fort Recovery 57-54 on Saturday. Lincolnview improved to 6-1, while Fort Recovery fell to 5-4 on the […]
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports