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Local protest of Trump, Musk
VAN WERT— “I feel that Donald Trump has a tendency toward being a fascist dictator, and I’m very afraid for our country,” said Ava Good, former Van Wert County Commissioner who was one of more than 60 protesters for the city’s second Hands Off! protest against the policies of President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk who heads up the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
After two years, efforts to drive down distracted driving paying off
COLUMBUS – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while distracted driving remains a significant concern in Ohio, new data indicates that two years after the state’s “phones down” law took effect, Ohio is seeing positive, lifesaving results.
Shingles vaccination can reduce risk of developing dementia
TOLEDO — A new study found the shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. The research is part of a growing understanding of how healthy lifestyle choices and decisions influence brain health and can lower the risk of dementia.
OhioHealth equips dozens of emergency departments with new technology to support survivors of sexual violence
COLUMBUS — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. This spring, OhioHealth is implementing new forensic technology across more than two dozen emergency departments, including Van Wert.
Rotary Club offers 20th Music in the Park series
DELPHOS — The Delphos Rotary Club has announced its upcoming 20th annual Music in the Park lineup for 2025.
Library receives $20,000 grant
DELPHOS — The Delphos Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.
Van Wert County Court news April 8
VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas:
Hanthorn, McClain intersection to close April 18
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP – The Allen County Engineer’s Office has announced the Hanthorn and McClain roads intersections will close Monday, April 18 for intersection improvements.