New bakery opening

Owners (from the left) Shawna and Shaun Putman, Brad and Stacia Grose and Tiffany Spray of the new cakecrazy bakery stand in front of their new business, located at 112 N. Washington St., on Thursday night. The new business, located in the former Bon Ton Shoe Repair store, will open officially on Saturday, but will have a ribboncutting ceremony conducted by the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. (photo by Gary Showalter for the Van Wert independent)