January 2025
Ohio takes action against human trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime.
Vantage Career Center launches FANUC robot certification program
VAN WERT – Vantage Career Center’s Adult Postsecondary Education Center is excited to promote its FANUC Robot Programing courses, which are designed to equip individuals and businesses with cutting-edge robotics skills. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience for entry-level participants, engineers, maintenance supervisors, operators, and anyone looking to advance their career or upskill their teams.
Secretary LaRose encourages inactive voters to confirm registration information
COLUMBUS–Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose this week issued Directive 2025-02, outlining the completion phase of Ohio’s 2021 General Voter Records Maintenance Program and ensuring accurate, up-to-date voter rolls across the state. The program, which follows both federal and state requirements, aims to remove abandoned registrations while protecting active voters’ rights.
Workout classes for people with Parkinson’s come to Van Wert
In partnership with Vancrest Health Care Centers, the Van Wert County Council on Aging will begin in February with Rock Steady Boxing classes for those ages 60 and older with Parkinson’s disease. Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing program designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s disease. It aims to improve the quality of life through exercises that enhance balance, strength, agility, and overall fitness. Head coach Kayla Leis, a Van Wert native and Huntington University occupational therapy doctoral student received her Rock Steady Trainer certification this past November and will lead the classes. The classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in the Vancrest Outpatient Therapy Center of Vancrest, located at 10357 Van Wert-Decatur Road (entrance #2). This will be an 8-week session; however, participants can join any time during the 8 weeks. There is no cost associated with participation in these classes and contributions toward the program will gladly be accepted.
Antwerp girls continue to struggle
The Lady Archers hoped to end a losing streak on the road against Edgerton, the team that started that streak back on December 19, 2024. Unfortunately, it was not to be.