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Van Wert, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Van Wert! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for an ’80s dance party in Fountain Park this Friday?
  • What the $10 billion QTS project could mean for Van Wert
  • How one Van Wert mom helped build her own new home

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Feel Good Friday's Kicks off this week with Ladies of the 80's (mercercountyoutlook.net) — Van Wert residents can kick off summer this Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. with a free Feel Good Fridays concert in Fountain Park featuring Ladies of the ’80s. The show ties into Peony Festival weekend, with food trucks, vendors, giveaways, and a 50/50 raffle supporting Van Wert Live’s arts programming. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy downtown Van Wert’s biggest early-summer gathering.
   

2. QTS behind Van Wert, Ohio, 'mega site' acquisition, announces $10 billion data center campus (datacenterdynamics.com) — Van Wert is set to host a massive QTS data center campus that promises $10 billion in investment, hundreds of permanent jobs, and major tax revenue for the city. Residents are invited to a June 11 Q&A at Vantage Career Center, where officials will discuss infrastructure upgrades, sustainability plans, and a new community betterment fund focused on local priorities.
   

3. Newest Habitat for Humanity house built in Van Wert « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — A Van Wert mother and her young son just moved into a newly built Habitat for Humanity home on George Street, thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours from local churches, businesses, and residents. Officials praised her sweat equity and the community’s support, and Habitat for Humanity of Paulding-Van Wert is already looking for more local families and sites for future builds.
   

4. Churches teaming up to offer GriefShare « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Residents coping with loss can join a seven-week GriefShare support group hosted jointly by First United Methodist and Trinity Friends churches in Van Wert, meeting Wednesday evenings June 10 through July 22. Sessions at First UMC’s Scheidt Room include expert-led videos, group sharing, and optional $20 workbooks with scholarships available, offering structured help and hope close to home.
   

5. These Ohio courts are giving veterans newfound hope, and they're only expanding (cleveland.com) — Veterans in Van Wert now have access to a specialized “CAMO Court” in Van Wert Municipal Court, designed to help military offenders get back on track through treatment and mentoring. The program is part of a growing network of veterans treatment courts across Ohio, pairing participants with veteran mentors, regular drug testing, and support for housing and jobs instead of traditional sentencing.
   

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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Van Wert. Apply here.
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Ok Van Wert! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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