Council moves forward with Charter Commission legislation for November ballot
VAN WERT – During Monday’s Van Wert City Council meeting, Council motioned to put the Charter Commission issue on the November 2021 ballot–&nd
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VAN WERT – During Monday’s Van Wert City Council meeting, Council motioned to put the Charter Commission issue on the November 2021 ballot–&nd
DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Van Wert City Council approved four improvement project-related ordinances and adopted a Downtown Outside Recreation Area (DORA) proposal, while also discussing the possibility of placing the charter government issue back on the ballot in November during its first meeting of May on Monday. Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward reads a proclamation designating the week as Apraxia Awareness Week as interested city residents look on. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent Council unanimously approved emergency ordinances authorizing Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming to sign an...
A new customer to Toyota Material Handling, SATCoL operates a network of over 220 shops, employing around 800 people and more than 3,500 volunteers in order to raise millions of pounds each year to support The Salvation Army's charitable and community work. In early 2021, SATCoL opened a new 55,000sq ft facility located in Kettering, Northants which is purpose built to manage the reuse and recycling of clothing. Representing Toyota from initial pitch and for ongoing support is account manager Richenda Forster. Richenda explains the important role the Toyota Traigo trucks perform at this site:...
Council hears positives on city finances, vacates alley Van Wert Forward representative Hall Block talks about a zoning issue in the downtown area during Monday’s Van Wert City Council meeting. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Van Wert City Council heard better than expected financial news from City Auditor Martha Balyeat and discussed some changes in zoning for an area of the downtown during its meeting on Monday. The auditor noted that the city has taken in $27,000 more so far this year than has been spent, which is better than expected. ...
Staff and submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming reminds city residents that there will be a brush pick-up starting this coming Monday, May 3. Brush should be placed next to the curb by 7 a.m. that Monday. Do not place brush near poles, trees, or other obstructions. The city will not pick up: Limbs larger than four inches in diameter or more than 10 feet long Brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors Brush placed in bags or boxes Leaves POSTED: 04/27/21 at 1:11 am. FILED UNDER: News Copyright © 2010-2021 The Van Wer...