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Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

VW Elementary School news Spring is nearly here and, with it, great reason to celebrate with Van Wert Elementary School music students. All are welcome to attend the VWES spring music programs on the following dates and times: First grade students will be performing in concert together on Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., at the […]

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News

ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent On February 23, the YMCA Marlins hosted the Putnam County YMCA in their last regular season meet. The Marlins came away with a win, narrowly defeating the visitors 475-464. Leading the way for the Marlins was Sam Easley, who swept all five of his events.  There was a group […]

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The Lincolnview Mini Lancer boys’ basketball team (grades 1-3) recently wrapped up its eight-week program.  The boys learned basketball fundamentals and drills, and were able to perform at halftime of three home varsity boys’ basketball games. (photo submitted)

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

YWCA of Van Wert County news The YWCA of Van Wert County is now accepting registration for its spring swim lesson session.  The eight-week session begins March 4 and runs through April 25. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call for specific class times. The YWCA offers two basic youth swim programs: Red […]

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The Crestview Knights sixth grade boys’ basketball team recently traveled to Columbus to participate in the Ohio Youth Basketball School Team Championship.  The boys went undefeated for the weekend and beat Strasburg-Franklin in the semifinals to advance to the championship game with Ironton. The Knights then won the title over Ironton 41-27.  Team members include (front […]

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Ohio Association of Realtors news Activity in the Ohio housing market has had a robust start to the year, with the number of homes sold reaching the third-highest total ever in January and the statewide average sales price continuing to tick upward, according to the Ohio Association of Realtors. Home sales in January reached 7,254, […]

POSTED: 02/27/13 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate

Dorothy Eileen Potts, 79, of Paulding, died Monday, February 25, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born March 8, 1933, in Williams County, the daughter of the late Corwin and Kathryn (Baur) Smith. On October 15, 1954, she married William Joseph Potts, who preceded her in death on October 6, 1982. […]

POSTED: 02/26/13 at 5:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Billy A. Kraner, 66, of Rockford, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 19, 1946, in Wren, the son of the late Gerald and Verna E. (Thompson) Kraner. Survivors include six brothers, Keith (Mary) Kraner of Marietta, Thomas (Barbara) Kraner of Vinton, […]

POSTED: 02/26/13 at 5:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

I hesitate to voice my favorites when asked about concerts, mainly because I had a hand in booking most all of them so I obviously like most of them. However, every once in awhile a concert comes around that just really speaks to me emotionally, educationally, and inspirationally. This was the case this past Friday night […]

POSTED: 02/26/13 at 5:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After more than two years of waiting, Vantage Career Center students and staff celebrated the official opening of its renovated and expanded facility on Monday. A number of dignitaries, Vantage board members and administrative officials and those involved in the project were on hand for the grand opening, while students and staff […]

POSTED: 02/26/13 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: News