A birthday bash!

County residents celebrated America’s 250th birthday on Saturday. Hundreds of people lined Main St. for a parade, and many came back later to hear tunes by country music singer Pete Schlegel. Thersea Mengerink sealed a time capsule during Saturday’s festivities and the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band performed at the Van Wert County Historical Society’s Holiday at Home event. The day was capped off with fireworks. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent