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Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

Retired First Sergeant Eugene Kent Vann, 55, of Fountain, Colo., and formerly of Rockford, died Friday, October 25, 2013, in Pueblo, Colo. He was born September 9, 1958, in Celina, the son of Fred and Gloria Vann, who both survive in Rockford. He married Sharon Vann, who survives in Fountain, Colo. Other survivors include two […]

POSTED: 10/31/13 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people received prison sentences during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Andrew Miller, 27, of Fort Jennings, was sentenced to four years in prison on a charge of aggravated burglary, a felony of the second degree. Miller was given credit for 103 days already served while awaiting […]

POSTED: 10/31/13 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News

Crestview football information CONVOY — The Crestview varsity football game at home with Paulding will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday.  Senior recognition night ceremony will begin at 7 Friday evening. Presale tickets will be available for purchase on Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m. in the athletic office.  Tickets are $4 for students and $5 for […]

POSTED: 10/31/13 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has signed on as an original co-sponsor to the “Keep Your Health Plan” Act (H.R. 3350), a bill to allow insurance plans offered currently in the individual market to exist through 2014 and ensure that Americans who maintain their health care plan will not […]

POSTED: 10/31/13 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News

YWCA of Van Wert County information First Federal Savings & Loan and Slusher’s Jewelry of Van Wert will be co-hosting “A Toast to the YWCA”, including a silent tree auction, on Friday, November 22. Join the YWCA and event sponsors for a grand evening of wine and beer tasting in the impressive atmosphere of Willow […]

POSTED: 10/31/13 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Nathan William Crass, 27, of Fort Mill, S.C., died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident north of Ohio City. He was born September 12, 1986, in Akron, the son of Stephen and Darla (Williams) Crass, who survive in Denver, N.C. On July 2, 2011, he married Shea […]

POSTED: 10/30/13 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

POSTED: 10/30/13 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

By Kali Coleman At tomorrow night’s home game against Paulding, the Knights will celebrate their seniors. Four years of hard work have been put in for this last opportunity to leave it all on the field. The seniors being recognized are those on the football team, the cheerleaders, and the marching band. Each student will […]

POSTED: 10/30/13 at 2:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

POSTED: 10/30/13 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

The Lincolnview FFA will conclude its annual Fruit and Ham Sale this weekend.  Please contact any FFA member or the Lincolnview High School at 419.968.2214.  Adding to the list this year are Sweet Potatoes, Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji apples in five-pound bags, half bushel, and full bushel.  They are also offering […]

POSTED: 10/30/13 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines