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
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview shook off a slow start and went on to defeat visiting Tinora 44-37 on Saturday and in the process, Ohio State signee Kalen Etzler joined the 1,000 point club. The 6-8 senior forward hit a deep triple with 1:33 left in the third quarter to hit the coveted […]
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 4:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A deep pull-up triple by Crestview’s Kalen Etzler gave the senior forward 1,000 career points. The shot came with 1:33 left in the third quarter and a timeout was called to honor the accomplishment by the 6-8 Etzler, who is committed to play for Ohio State. Photo byWyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 4:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Tonight’s Western Buckeye League boys’ basketball game between Van Wert and Defiance has been postponed because of COVID-19. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 12, at Defiance High School. The junior varsity game will tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity game.
POSTED: 01/04/21 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports