The YWCA announces a new fitness class. Relaxation Yoga is gentle, energizing hatha yoga focusing on dynamic breathing, stretching, breathing and mediation techniques, as well as releasing postures for specific areas of the body, such as neck and lower back. Participants will finish each session with guided relaxation. The focus of the class is on […]
POSTED: 08/30/11 at 1:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Tammy J. Cross, 41, of Delphos, died at 10:32 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011, at her residence. She was born September 3, 1969, in Lima, the daughter of Joyce (Hartman) Cross, who survives in Delphos, and the late Art Cross. Survivors include a brother, Luke Cross of Delphos; one sister, Bev Cross-McNeal of Delphos; and […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 10:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Esther Viola Caryer, 85, formerly of Wren, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Convoy. She was born February 26, 1926, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late George A. and Nora (Little) Burris. On December 1, 1945, she married Leo T. Caryer Jr., who preceded […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Hiriam C. Smith, 72, of Paulding, died Sunday, August 28, 2011, at his residence. He was born September 22, 1938, in McNeill, Miss., the son of the late C.T. and Lena (Fraizer) Smith. On January 15, 1960, he married Cathrin Perry, who survives. Survivors include a son, Tracy Smith of Paulding; one daughter, Regena (Gerald) […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Brad Keselowski takes his victory lap following his Bristol Cup victory over the weekend. (Russ LaBounty/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCHOOL SITE — Local resident Jim Lahmon took this photo while flying with local attorney Chuck Koch over the construction site for Van Wert City Schools’ new grades 1-5 elementary building. The new school is expected to be completed by the start of school in 2012.
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/MSVW information The Board of Directors for Main Street Van Wert has selected Adam Ries for the position of interim program manager. Ries, who assumes responsibility for the position currently held by Seth Baker, will start his new job today. Ries is a native of Van Wert and a recent graduate of Kent […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
The tradition of celebrating Constitution Week was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) — a tradition that continues today as well. In 1955, the DAR petitioned the U.S. Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by Congress and […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Youth, a United Way agency, and non-profit local youth organization will be serving fresh made doughnuts at the Van Wert County Fair, from Wednesday, August 31, through Monday, September 5 (Labor Day). Offerings include regular doughnuts with sugar, cinnamon-sugar and powdered sugar, and chocolate, blueberry and cherry doughnuts. Donuts are $3 for a half […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Animal Protective League has the following pets available for adoption: Cats Abby, a 5-year-old female, white with yellow spots, fixed and declawed. A 1-year-old female orange tiger. Bently and Scratch, 1-year-old males, orange, gray and longhaired, shots. Gracie, a 3-year-old female, fixed, multicolored, longhaired (no other cats). A 3-year-old female, black. Kittens Males and […]
POSTED: 08/29/11 at 4:16 am. FILED UNDER: News