VW independent/submitted information At this time, the Van Wert County Health Department will not be taking names for a COVID-19 vaccination waiting list or calling to schedule appointments for first dose vaccination clinics. Health officials apologize if county residents are on the vaccination waiting list and have not been contacted, but the Health District staff […]
POSTED: 03/03/21 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s Law on Concealed Handguns annual report on Monday showing that 169,232 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2020. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 98,892 new licenses and 72,340 renewals. Permit holders who wish to […]
POSTED: 03/03/21 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud has signed the following public health orders: First Amended Revised Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings in the State of Ohio, with Exceptions. Changes include: Wedding receptions, funeral repasts, proms, and other events, whether or […]
POSTED: 03/03/21 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Heartland Patriots will hold their March meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 551 Center St. in Van Wert. The featured speaker for the evening will be Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Stacy Adam, who will provide an overview of the […]
POSTED: 03/03/21 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ELIDA — A second half surge by No. 2 seed Ottoville proved to be too much for No. 3 seed Crestview, as the Big Green posted a 58-49 win in the second Division IV district semifinal game of the night at Elida on Tuesday. The Big Green (21-2) led by just […]
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ELIDA — Four late free throws by Blake Reynolds boosted No. 4 Columbus Grove to a 44-38 Division IV district semifinal win over Lincolnview at Elida on Tuesday. Lincolnview’s season ended at 18-6, while Columbus Grove improved to 21-2 and moved on to Friday’s district championship game against Putnam County league […]
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Dennis N. Vickery, 70, passed away Monday morning, March 1, 2021, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born December 10, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Neil Robert and Betty J. (Conley) Vickery, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Patrick Vickery, who […]
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts centers around the Division IV Elida district, the Crestview Lady Knights, Defiance athletic director Jerry Buti, a tournament upset and NFL trade demands. Elida district The much anticipated boys Division IV Elida district is finally upon us. No. 5 seed Lincolnview will take on No. […]
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert swimmer Jayden Welker (pictured above) traveled with head coach Megan Hurless to Canton McKinley High School to compete in the 100-yard Butterfly at last week’s OHSAA state swimming championship meet. Jayden earned a 17th place finish in the Division II boys 100-yard butterfly with a time of 53.61. Photo submitted
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are this week’s boys district and girls regional tournament basketball broadcast schedules for 99.7 WKSD and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games will air live. Tuesday, March 2 WKSD – Antwerp vs. Fayette (D-IV boys district, 5 p.m. pregame) WKSD – Toledo Christian vs. Hicksville (D-IV boys, 7 p.m. pregame) WERT – […]
POSTED: 03/02/21 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports