VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced passage of Senate Bill 310, which includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state, as well as $2.2 million in aid for local projects. Local projects in Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance, and Auglaize counties funded in the bill include: Van Wert County Van Wert Reservoir trails, $75,000 Smiley Park ballfield fencing, $25,000 Willshire Ballpark enhancements, $25,000 Niswonger Performing Arts Center, $200,000 Convoy Opera House facility renovation, $75,000 Paulding County Oakwood Community Park, $22,610 Payne Buckeye Park, $20,500 Antwerp Riverside Park Fitness Trail, $7,500 Melrose Park renovation, $7,000 Grover Hill Welcome Park Playground, $5,598