Patriots to meet on Feb. 9 Information submitted Friday, February 5, 2021 12:00 AM VAN WERT — The Van Wert Heartland Patriots will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Wesley UM Church on 551 Center St. in Van Wert. Featured speaker for the evening will be Deb Sealscott, president of the Board of the Van Wert Humane Society. Sealscott will talk about the new facility planned and answer any questions about the organization. Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger will provide an update on issues his office is facing in the coming year. The Patriots are still offering Constitution classes for anyone interested. Contact Judy Bowers at 419-203-4408.