County officials take oath

Van Wert County Commissioner-elect Todd Wolfrum (above) takes the oath of office administered by County Common Pleas Judge Charles D. Steele on Friday, while his wife, Angela, holds the Bible. Wolfrum and fellow commissioner-elect Stan Owens were among county officials sworn in on Friday. Below, Sheriff-elect Tom Riggenbach is surrounded by his family as he takes the oath of office (click here for more photos). (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)