Santa comes to town

A number of children and their parents showed up Friday morning to welcome Santa Claus in front of The Hotel Marsh in downtown Van Wert. The event was sponsored by the Van Wert Lions Club and Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service in Van Wert. Above, Santa and Mrs. Claus are greeted by (from the left) Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Munroe, Main Street Van Wert Program Manager Adam Ries and Charles Brickner of the Van Wert Lions Club. Below, Santa checks over the Christmas list of a young local resident. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)