Community service

Niswonger Scholars (from the left) Ivory Shelton, Alex Smyth and Matthew Sheppard help Van Wert Parks Director Sue Heppeard with a project in Jubilee Park on Tuesday. A group of Niswonger Scholars are in town this week to get acquainted with Niswonger Foundation founders Scott and Nikki Niswonger’s hometown and provide some community service in exchange for their scholarship awards. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)