SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It seems as though there has been a lot of discussion this week about the number, that is, the right number of playoff teams per region. When the OHSAA football playoffs expanded from eight to 16 teams per region, there were some people that applauded the move and pointed out that teams […]
POSTED: 10/30/24 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports CONVOY — Due to a handful of factors, Crestview’s 2024 football season came to an end earlier than hoped. The Knights finished the campaign 4-6 (2-5 NWC) and missed the postseason, finishing as the No. 19 seed in Division VI, Region 22. Along the way, the Knights had to endure one of […]
POSTED: 10/30/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
This chart, which was assembled and provided by Martin RPI, shows seed vs. seed records of opening round OHSAA football playoff games since the postseason was expanded from eight teams to 16 teams per region in 2021. The lone No. 16 seed to win was Edison, 23-22 over No. 1 seed Bellevue in 2021. In […]
POSTED: 10/30/24 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tuesday October 29, 2024 6:00 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road having difficulty breathing. 6:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who fell. 8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to […]
POSTED: 10/30/24 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent staff/submitted information National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated each October to promote workplace inclusion and honor the contributions of people with disabilities. Last Thursday, October 24, over 90 individuals came together for the theme “Access to Good Jobs for All” at the Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. Attendees included […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information YWCA of Van Wert County President/CEO Kimberly Laudick has announced the local organization has received $72,000 in grant funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction. “The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward providing transportation and family services to our survivors which will allow them the ability […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — On Thursday, November 7, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants on the campus of Ohio Northern University at the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center, located at 609 W. Lincoln Ave. in Ada. Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the King-Horn Convocation […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 9:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It wasn’t the season the Cougars hoped for, but that doesn’t mean it was a season without some thrilling and memorable moments. Van Wert’s 2024 football season came to an end with last Friday’s 49-34 loss to Elida in the regular season finale at Eggerss Stadium, which left the Cougars with a […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The high school football regular-season concluded on Saturday night and playoff qualifiers were announced on Sunday. Let’s look back at the top performances from Week 10 in the latest OPSMA High School Football Notebook, -Wayne Trace quarterback Cole Morehead was 12-of-16 for 282 yards and four TDs with no picks while […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A Van Wert woman accused of severely mistreating seven dogs was in court for a plea change and sentencing on Tuesday. Brittany Baldauf, 36, appeared in Van Wert Municipal Court and pleaded guilty to a total of seven counts of cruelty to animals, all second degree misdemeanors. Judge Jill T. Worthington sentenced […]
POSTED: 10/29/24 at 2:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News