Kenneth Devon Cripe, 74, of Van Wert, died at 12:09 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born December 21, 1936, in Elkhart, Ind., the son of the late Kenneth and Hilda E. (Rhoades) Cripe Holtzinger. On November 17, 1963, he married Janet Louise Cripe, who preceded […]
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Jane E. McClure, 58, of Van Wert, died at 3:13 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. She was born July 7, 1953, in Van Wert, the daughter of Maurice McClure, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Marguerite (Conley) McClure. Survivors include a son, Elisha Pierce […]
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Thomas E. King of Middle Point died at 8:58 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 26, 1938, in Perrysburg, the son of the late Charles and Merle Gertrude (Wohlgamuth) King. He married Ann (Martin) King, who survives. Other survivors include five sons, Craig (Jody) […]
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Herbert K. Monroe, 98, of Paulding, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at the Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. He was born September 3, 1913, in Licking County, the son of the late Daniel G. and Henrietta (Berger) Monroe. On March 2, 1940, he married Mildred (Martin) Monroe, who preceded him in death on January 13, […]
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Van Wert Police November 11, 1:15 p.m. — Aaron’s Sales & Lease, 201 Towne Center Blvd., reported the theft of a Panasonic Blu-Ray DVD player. November 11, 8:40 p.m. — Amber M. Busch, 28, of 101 W. Central Ave., Apt. 4, was served with a warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court. November 12, 12:17 […]
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The U.S. Air Force’s Band of Flight entertained a capacity crowd at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio with a mixture of marches, classical-style music and patriotic songs. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Van Wert independent/VWHS Drama Club information At Van Wert High School, drama students are putting finishing touches on their fourth year’s performance of “An Evening of One-Act Plays.” The one-acts provide juniors and seniors with the opportunity to experience the technical side of theatre; the shows are directed and performed by students. This year’s line-up […]
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Van Wert Economic Development Director Nancy Bowen (standing) talks to a group of people interested in starting their own businesses as part of the second annual Entrepreneurship Fair sponsored by the OSU Extension Economic Development Office, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Van Wert, Van Wert Business Innovation Center and Wright State University-Lake Campus […]
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It is once again time to start thinking about Christmas, and for Navy Club Ship 726 that means it’s time for its annual Toys for Tots campaign. The Navy Club will be conducting sign-ups for underprivileged children in Van Wert County from Tuesday, November 15, through Thursday, November 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]
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This is one of the booths providing information during the 2012 Relay of Life sign-up held Sunday afternoon at The Marsh Foundation’s Recreation Center. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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