🌱 Appeals court’s decision finalizes sentence in high-profile Van Wert murder

Hello Van Wert! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Appeals court’s decision finalizes sentence in high-profile Van Wert murder
• What Paulding Putnam’s CEO retirement means for Van Wert County members

Also on today's calendar: Van Wert on Tap Craft Beer Festival presented by the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Thunderstorms, some severe, temps: high: 69, low: 37.
• Sunday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 52 and low of 27 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Appellate Court rules on convicted murderer's appeal « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — A state appeals court has upheld the 15-years-to-life sentence of Ryan Houser, convicted in the shooting death of Van Wert resident Barbara Ganger after her body was found at Van Wert West Apartments in 2023. Judges rejected his arguments and ordered him to pay appeal costs, while it remains unclear if he will pursue any further legal challenges.
   

• CEO anounces his pending retirement « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Residents in Van Wert County served by Paulding Putnam may see leadership changes ahead, as CEO Randy Price plans to retire in January 2027 after guiding major fiber internet expansion. The board has begun a third‑party assisted search to find his successor, aiming for a smooth transition while maintaining reliable electric and broadband service across its multi‑county territory.
   

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📸 Around Van Wert

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Van Wert

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Vantage 5K and Fun Run 2026
  Vantage Career Center, 818 N Franklin St, Van Wert
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• Van Wert on Tap Craft Beer Festival presented by the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce
  Jr Fair Building
  6:00 pm
• Van Wert, OH Hat Creek Arena
  Hat Creek Arena , 8020 Richey Rd , Van Wert
  7:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• To The Limit - The Ultimate Eagles Experience
  Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Van Wert Live , 10700 OH-118 , Van Wert
  7:30 pm
• To The Limit - Eagles Tribute
  Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Van Wert Live , 10700 OH-118 , Van Wert
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top
  Grand Opera House Live , 119 W Spring St , St Marys
  7:00 pm
• StoneAthlete Kids Class (8-18yrs)
  19171 Townline Kossuth Rd , St Marys
  7:00 pm
• Kiry Shabazz
  Hilarities 4th Street Theatre , 2035 E 4th St , Cleveland
  9:30 pm

Saturday April 18

• Kristen Toomey | Pop-up Comedy Club In Ohio City
  Market Garden Brewpub & Pizza , 1947 W 25th St , Cleveland
  7:00 pm

Sunday April 19

• Neil Diamond Brunch
  Music Box Supper Club , 1148 Main Ave , Cleveland
  12:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• The Hubie Ashcraft Band
  Roots Pub , 223 E Spring St , St Marys
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Van Wert. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Van Wert I Crew Team Member in Van Wert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Van Wert here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ohio City

• Recently opened Domo Sushi adding to Lorain Avenue mix of restaurants (cleveland.com)
• Cleveland's ‘Take a Hike' program returns for 2026 with more tours and experiences (cleveland.com)
• U.S. Road Deaths Decline for Fourth Straight Year (governing.com)

Elida

• Donna L. Point (kentontimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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