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LIMA The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 reports the following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
U.S. 127, between the city of Van Wert and the Paulding County line, will have lane restrictions for berming operations.
Ohio 118, between the city of Van Wert and the village of Ohio City, will have lane restrictions for berming operations.
Ohio 709, between the village of Ohio City and the village of Venedocia, will have lane restrictions for berming operations.
Market Street in the city of Van Wert, between Central Avenue and Crawford Street, will close on March 15 for 150 days to replace the bridge over Town Creek. Visit the project page.
DAVE MOSIER/
independent editor
Four people arraigned on grand jury indictments and another sentenced on a drug-related charge were among those appearing for criminal hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Mista Leib, 39, of Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two counts of illegal conveyance of drugs onto the grounds of a government facility, each a felony of the fourth degree. Leib was released on an unsecured personal surety bond and will appear for a pretrial conference at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Carl Robinson, 38, of Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the third degree. He was released on a surety bond and a telephone pretrial conference was scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Friday, April 23.