SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s 99th annual State Boys Basketball Tournament, which was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at UD Arena at the University of Dayton. UD Arena Mentor easily had the longest drive to this year’s venue, the University of Dayton […]
POSTED: 03/23/21 at 3:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police March 18, 3:47 p.m. — Michael D. Grunden, 26, of 115 S. Cherry St., was arrested at his residence on two felony warrants issued in Paulding and Defiance counties. March 18, 12:07 a.m. — Keagan W. Missler, 18, of 414 N. Cherry St., was cited for operating a motor vehicle while impaired […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council took the first step toward establishing a Designated Outside Refreshment Area (DORA) district during its meeting on Monday. Council members also enacted new fence regulations and introduced legislation to make owners more responsible for cleaning up after animals who defecate on other people’s property. The six members of […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education made quick work of a light agenda during a 20-minute meeting Monday night. Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf said the district completed its second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic for employees, substitutes, and volunteers last Friday. A total of 65 percent of staff members received the vaccine, […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination appointment bookingWhile most of Ohio’s current vaccine providers are quickly filling all vaccination appointments, some locations are seeing less demand for the vaccine. In response, Governor DeWine announced that local health departments and hospitals […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
John W. Baxter, 93, booked passage for his flight home at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021. John had been residing at Highland Springs of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1927, in Van Wert County, the son of William M. and Anna (Overholt) Baxter, who both preceded him in death. He was […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — This past year has illustrated that the public must remain vigilant and protect themselves from a host of potential incidents and hazards, including severe weather. Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and Ohioans should be prepared. “Everything we focus on here in Ohio is about safety and preparedness. It’s about getting vaccinated […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — On average, Ohio Department of Transportation crews collect more than 400,000 bags of other people’s trash from along our roadsides each year. This effort costs all Ohio taxpayers around $4 million each year. Sadly, that time and money goes to address an issue that’s 100 percent preventable. ODOT has produced a public […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a modern military match on Saturday, March 27, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:30 that morning. Any modern military rifle, […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Farm Focus Inc. was founded in 1974 to promote agriculture in Van Wert County and the surrounding area. It is its continued mission to assist county students through a scholarship program that will enable them to pursue a degree in an agriculture related field. Farm Focus Inc. is offering a minimum of […]
POSTED: 03/22/21 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Farm