Ohio minimum wage set to Increase in 2025
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2025, to $10.70 per hour for nontipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees.
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Entertainment is Alive in Van Wert: double dose at NPAC
VAN WERT — The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is the place to be this weekend, with two incredible performances that are sure to entertain and inspire. Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass-infused jam bands or powerful vocal harmonies, we’ve got you covered with an exciting back-to-back lineup.
A Christmas Carol: casting call
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Civic Theatre is seeking talented actors of all ages to be part of its upcoming production of A Christmas Carol by John Jakes. This heartwarming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale will feature a unique twist, with Dickens himself narrating the story and sharing personal insights.
Machines to be replaced at the Brumback
VAN WERT—The Brumback Board voted to switch out their old machines during last Thursday’s meeting. The library currently has eight printers— seven small and one large copier- printer in the Administration office.
Senior center to host vaccine clinic Oct. 16
DELPHOS — The Allen County Health Department will be hosting a vaccine clinic here at Delphos Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1-3 pm. They will have flu, COVID, pneumonia and RSV vaccines available. Be sure to bring your insurance card. This vaccine clinic will be open to everyone in our community, regardless of age.
New logo for Van Wert County
VAN WERT—A new logo has been revealed for Van Wert County. The logo was designed by local graphic designer Ty Coil at the request of Van Wert County Commissioners.
It’s time to soil test
The much-needed rainfall over the weekend has softened our soils in the area making now a perfect time to sample and test your soils! A soil test is a helpful resource when establishing or maintaining a garden, lawn, landscape, or cultivated field. For relatively little cost, soil tests provide invaluable information for homeowners, gardeners, and farmers by pinpointing nutrient and/or pathogen levels and providing recommendations on how to improve a soil’s condition.
Short corn varieties
Harvest has started and farmers were making considerable progress until the recent rains. Most farmers welcomed the rain since we have been in a major drought. For most corn and soybeans crops, the rain is probably too late but it may help on late or double crop soybeans (planted after wheat) and for new wheat or cover crops being planted this fall. Of course; fruit trees, lawns and other vegetation needed the rain.
Ottoville parish festival Oct. 13
OTTOVILLE — Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville is gearing up for its annual Parish Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13.