New business opens

Massage Therapists Leslie Moser, Heather Bidlack and Lindsey Ross cut the ribbon Friday on their new business, Van Wert Massotherapy, located at 149 E. Central Ave. Services provided by the business include massage therapy, stress reduction, reflexology, body detoxing, ear candling, body stretching, hot stone massage and aromatherapy. The business also provides a retail section and a rentable community classroom. Area residents can also sign up for four yoga sessions conducted by LMT and yoga instructor Teresa Schalois that begin July 16. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)