City officials sworn in

Several members of Van Wert City Council and new City Treasurer Don Hangartner were sworn in Monday by Van Wert Municipal Court Judge Jill Leatherman. Above, new Third Ward Councilman Jerry Mazur takes the oath of office from Judge Leatherman while his wife, Sonia, looks on. Below, Judge Leatherman poses with those sworn in, including (from the left) Hangartner, Second Ward Councilman Joi Mergy, Mazur, Councilman At-Large Stan Agler, First Ward Councilman John Marshall and Fourth Ward Councilman Steve Trittschuh. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)