Community

These turkeys were raised by a contractor for Cooper Farms. (Photo Submitted)

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(L-R): Brumback Library director Nellie Schmidt, commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger, mayor Ken Markward at WERT studios on Thursday morning. Not pictured: WERT owner Chris Roberts and commissioner Stan Owens. (Brian Hess/CherryRoad Media)

The Van Wert YMCA utilized Healthy Aging Grant funds to purchase a chair lift at its pool. Staff and representatives checking out the lift include (back row, L-R): Joel Whitman, finance/office manager; Sue Gerker, Van Wert County Commissioners representative; Corey Clifton, YMCA programs director; and Hugh Kocab, YMCA CEO. Front Row (L-R): Dr. Shad Foster, YMCA board member; Libby Price, YMCA incoming aquatics director; and Martha Martin, outgoing aquatics director. (Photo Submitted)

Pictured are floorplans for the proposed apartment-style living spaces. (Photo Submitted)

Shown are Sharon Green (L), executive director of Mercer County Civic Foundation, and Quincy Thompson (R), marketing director of Van Wert LIVE. (Photo Submitted)

Van Wert Council on Aging director Kevin Matthews. (Sam Shriver/CherryRoad Media)

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