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Staff and submitted information Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward has signed an application for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Van Wert and has presented this application to Van Wert City Council.  The application will be voted on for approval or denial by City Council no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from April 9.  Any member of the public can request a copy of the application by contacting the mayor’s office. POSTED: 04/11/21 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News Copyright © 2010-2021 The Van Wert Independent — Subscribe to our RSS feed — Web Site ...

DAVE independent editor Van Wert City Council learned about a new program that could bring more foot traffic to the downtown area, while also hearing about some economic development positives during its meeting Monday evening. This map shows the proposed DORA (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area) district. MSVW map First off, Main Street Van Wert Executive Director Mitch Price made a presentation on the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) program planned for the downtown area. The state program consists of a district within the downtown area where A and D alcohol permit holders can sell...

Council continues discussion on fencing ordinance Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:18 AM Councilman Bill Marshall introduced an ordinance that addresses fencing within the City of Van Wert. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) VAN WERT – During Monday’s regular meeting, the Van Wert City Council further discussed how to tighten up the city fencing ordinance. Councilman Bill Marshall, who heads up with the Health, Service, and Safety committee, has been focusing on the portion of the fencing ordinance that talks about what should...

DAVE MOSIER/ independent editor Van Wert City Council heard about some economic development highlights from 2020 — several of which will continue into this year — while also receiving an end-of-year report on city finances during a brief meeting held to open the new year’s legislative activity. Van Wert County Economic Development Director Stacy Adam provides a recap of 2020 economic development activity during Monday’s City Council meeting. photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Stacy Adam provided an overview of ...

CARES Act dollars help boost City General Fund for 2020 Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:32 AM City Auditor discusses the budget during Monday's Council meeting. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) VAN WERT – During a brief Van Wert City Council meeting on Monday, City Auditor Martha Balyeat spoke about how CARES Act monies affected the budget in 2020. At the end of 2020, the City carried over $2 million in the General Fund, but Balyeat said it won't be fair to compare 2020 to other years. "We have not carried over $2 million in t...