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Frankenmuth Appoints Claims VP Frankenmuth Insurance has appointed Beth Wright as vice president of claims. The carrier, which is based in Frankenmuth,

So far cash, several treats and toys have been donated to Wiske.

A social media post that appears to show a student mocking the features of Black football players has caused outrage; the university investigates.

The white sorority member reportedly pointed out "big nostrils, dreadlocks and big lips" on pictures of her universitys Black football players.

Ipswich senior news COURTESY OF THE IPSWICH COUNCIL ON AGING The Council on Aging and the Senior Center are located at the Ipswich Town Hall, 25 Green St. Phone: 978-356-6650. Inclement Weather Police: Our phone message will be updated by 7 a.m. each day if the Senior Center will be closed or on a delay due to bad weather. Call us at 978-356-6650. Arthritis Exercise Class 1 p.m. every Wednesday. This exercise class is geared towards pain management of arthritis to increase range of motion, join...

Thirteen students graduated from the tertiary course this week, that's aimed at helping to revive and preserve the ancient Wayilwan language.

DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Four people were sentenced during criminal hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Eunice Bernhardt, 57, of Ohio City, was sentenced to up to nine years in prison on several sex-related charges. Judge Martin D. Burchfield sentenced Bernhardt to 6-9 years in prison on one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor, a felony of the second degree; 4-6 years in prison on a second count of pandering obscenity involving a minor, also a s...

Island Briefs Track meet volunteers  BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island track team is still looking for volunteers looking to assist with its first three meets.  MDI will be hosting meets April 24, May 1 and May 15. All three home meets are scheduled to begin at noon, though volunteers may be asked to arrive early for meet preparation and other responsibilities.  Volunteers will be assigned tasks such as marking throws, resetting poles following jumping events, measuring distances ...

Nearly three quarters of eligible CT residents expected to be vaccinated by end of April Officials are not tracking how many people receive accelerated access to vaccine Beth Wright, kindergarten teacher in New Haven, gets vaccinated at Wilbur Cross High School. State officials expect nearly three quarters of Connecticut residents 16 and older to have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this month. Eligibility opened Thursday to all people regardless of age. Since Thursd...

Many of our readers are looking forward to a post-lockdown haircut. - Credit: James Bass Watching a film at the cinema  Those yearning to be able to watch a movie on the big screen rather than their sofa should pencil May 17 into their calendar.  As part of step three of the governments roadmap, indoor entertainment and attractions, including cinemas, are set to reopen.  This follows outdoor drive-in cinemas being earmarked to reopen on April 12 for the second stage of the roadmap. With fil...