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Council takes 1st step to resurrect charter ballot issue Van Wert City Councilman Bill Marshall discusses the issue of junk and unregistered vehicles during Monday night’s Council meeting. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Van Wert City Council took a first step toward putting the charter government issue back on the November 2 general election ballot, while also making changes to legislation that provides tax incentives to companies that create new jobs during its meeting on Monday. The six Council members present Monday (First Ward Council...

Staff and submitted information This spring, look for some new birdhouses in city parks. That’s because Habitat for Humanity of Van Wert County has teamed up with Vantage Career Center, the Van Wert Parks Department, and local businesses and organizations to raise funds for a new house — and houses for birds.  The Carpentry Class at Vantage Career Center built 15 birdhouses as a project for Habitat. Habitat then contacted the Parks Department, which agreed to put up the birdhouses in local parks. Habitat then contacted local businesses and organizations to purchase and decorate the birdh...