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One hurt in crash
CONVOY — At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Convoy Fire and EMT units were called to a semi/tanker accident. The truck, which was hauling milk, was traveling on Lare Road, got off the paved road, traveled about 100 yards on the soft berm before rolling onto its side. The driver was transported by the Convoy EMT unit to the hospital for treatment. About half the load of milk leaked into the field. The rest was transferred to another tanker trailer. Jackson Heavy wreckers righted the truck and trailer. Units on the scene were the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office, The Ohio State Patrol, EMA, Convoy Fire and Rescue units. The accident was investigated by Post 81 of the Ohio State Patrol. (Photos by Bob Barnes)
Rockford Parkway defense stifles St. Henry
A suffocating defense helped Rockford Parkway handle St. Henry 19-0 for an Ohio high school softball victory on April 30. In recent action on April 18, Rockford Parkway faced off against Coldwater and St Henry took on St Marys on April 22 at St Henry Saint Henry High School. Check...
Bruseau competent to stand trial for library vandallism
VAN WERT—A homeless man indicted in the vandalism of the Brumback Library back on November 11 of last year was in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a second competency hearing on Tuesday, April 30. Todd J. Bruseau faces two counts of Vandalism, both felonies of the fifth...
Spencerville man used counterfeit bills to purchase camper
LIMA — A Spencerville man will be sentenced in June after admitting in Allen County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday that he used counterfeit $100 bills to purchase a camper. As part of a negotiated plea deal, Justin Monhollen entered a plea of guilty to a third-degree felony charge of theft from a person in a protected class.
Prep roundup: Elwer blanks Coldwater in MAC showdown
Cameron Elwer threw a one-hit shutout for the Blue Jays. He struck out seven batters and walked one. Tyce McClain and Braylon Metzger each had three hits in the win. Brady Basinger got the win in six innings for Columbus Grove and Kyle Hopkins worked around a hit and a walk to pick up the save.
Google breaks ground on nearby data center
FT. WAYNE—Anyone connected to the Internet via a smart phone, tablet or computer can share that Google services are a vital part of the Internet, if not daily life. That is even more true in Van Wert and Paulding Counties, as technology increases its influence in everything from retail to agriculture. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Google announced the construction of a new data center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, bringing jobs and investing in infrastructure.
Civic Theatre revs up for 'Hands on a Hardbody'
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Civic Theatre will present its latest production, "Hands on a Hardbody." Inspired by a true story, "Hands on a Hardbody" features a contest where 10 contestants vie for the ultimate prize: a brand-new truck. The only catch? They have to keep their hands on it for as long as possible. As days turn into nights and fatigue sets in, the competition reveals the hopes, dreams, and struggles of each character.
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