Bartlow, OH News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/ Bartlow, OH News Driver held in Wood County fatal crash http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/a1aa831cc828cb78ba9c946b69fa2fea.html BOWLING GREEN Investigators say a man from Henry County's McClure was speeding and under the influence of alcohol and drugs when the car he was driving hit the rear of a minivan on Sand Ridge Road on Sunday evening killing a Weston coupleCory E Mendoza 19 was arraigned yesterday in Bowling Green Municipal Court on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide from the crash which resulted in the deaths of William and Sharon DeWitt both 69 and injured seven othersLt Dean Laubacher of the Ohio Highway Patrol's Bowling Green post said the case is to be presented to a Wood County grand jury Wednesday and he expects additional charges'We know that they were speeding We know that there was alcohol involved that there were drugs involved' Lieutenant Laubacher said 'There is child endangerment involved and contributing to delinquency of minors is involved'Troopers still seek Mr Mendoza's father Juan Mendoza 38 who they believe fled from the scene of the fiery crash Cory Mendoza's 16monthold son Domanic also was injured in the crash Juan Mendoza is wanted on a felony warrant from Henry County and a warrant for a probation violation from Bowling Green Municipal CourtLieutenant Laubacher said charges relating to the crash also are likely to be filed against Juan MendozaAccording to the highway patrol Cory Mendoza was driving west on Sand Ridge Road near Potter Road north of Bowling Green about 6 pm Sunday when he struck a westbound minivan driven by Shelen Stevens 43 of Weston The van struck a tree Mr Mendoza's car overturned and caught fireMs Stevens who is the daughter of the DeWitts was listed in serious condition yesterday in Toledo HospitalLieutenant Laubacher said Cory Mendoza and others inside the car fled the scene but all were found except for Juan Mendoza Cory Mendoza was released from St Vincent Mercy Medical Center on WednesdayTroopers assisted by Lucas County sheriffs' deputies arrested him about 6:30 pm Thursday at his girlfriend's apartment in South Toledo Lieutenant Laubacher said that after Mr Mendoza was in a cruiser he kicked out a windowBefore setting bond yesterday Municipal Court Judge Mark Reddin asked Mr Mendoza about his attempt to flee from the accident scene and then cause problems when he was taken into custody'I was on my way back here to Bowling Green I was waiting to see my son to say my goodbyes to family' Mr Mendoza told the judge 'I'm in trouble here I know what I did was wrong'The judge interrupted him suggesting he remain silent until he has an attorney to represent him He was held in the Wood County jail last night on an 85000 bond of which 10000 was for an unauthorized use of property charge filed yesterday from Bowling GreenA memorial service for the DeWitts is at 4 pm tomorrow at Dayspring Assembly of God Church Bowling Green Mr DeWitt a longtime city employee retired in 2005 from the payroll department His wife a licensed practical nurse retired in 2004 from Wood County Hospital Contact Jennifer Feehan at: jfeehanthebladecom or 4193535972 HS Football: Box scores http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/d810e98c1cb67ba8565a24697f334bdb.html Lexington 48 Madison 15 High School Football scores across Ohio http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/358727cce43c0c53bd7d03582f891768.html Ada 63 Lafayette Allen E 8 Candidate forum scheduled http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/b9b73aa46032e35cd278e8f5b54e809a.html LEIPSIC With the fall election rapidly approaching it's time again for candidate forums Shermans blank Albany Alexander 30 http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/7e089eca4687430cc545a9911733d684.html Darian Lopez recorded three assists and Unioto pulled away in the second half in a 30 win over Albany Alexander Thursday Weekly football computer ratings http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/a4515bf28f85857538207e0a63141f39.html Here are the second weekly football computer ratings from the Ohio High School Athletic Association Ratings are by division and region with record and average bilevel points per game top eight teams in each region advance to regional quarterfinals: DIVISION I Blue Jays Clarkson move on http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/476c3c364dfad48f9c75d2ebd07fd8c0.html DEFIANCE St Johns had already secured a district boys golf berth as a team finishing third at the Division III sectional tournament held on a beautiful Thursday at Auglaize Country ClubAll that was left was deciding who would be the fourth individual to advance to districts next ThursdayWhen Jefferson junior Austin Clarkson sank a Local credit can be had but pinch is tightening http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/ohio/bartlow/content/a96e90505ee6bdc8a83f6a892da9131d.html Brenda Stier is starting to hear rumblings from other members of the Columbus Chamber's Small Business Council