Crews have been busy transforming the former Kennedy Manufacturing building on E. Sycamore St. Even before Archbold-based NSCC acquired the property, plans for a Van Wert-based satellite campus had been under discussion for approximately three years but like many other things, those plans were slowed by the COVID pandemic.
He explained that much of the important infrastructure work is done or nearing completition, including metal framework, electrical components, gas lines, plumbing and IT. Tomlinson noted the only parts of the original interior that will remain are a stairway to the second floor and an elevator. In addition to interior work, crews are working outside the building as well and are prepping for three layers of roof work to ensure the building is waterproof.
Once the structure is watertight, workers will begin installing seven HVAC units on the top and drywall will begin to go up. The competition, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the high school gym. People may come and go as they please. Awards will take place after the finals match at approximately p.
The Cougars celebrated Senior Night with an exciting overtime victory over the Titans. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Yost is one of three Republicans who has officially declared plans to run for Governor in Treasurer Robert Sprague is also running, along with Heather Hill, former president of the Morgan County school board.
Several others are expected to seek the GOP nomination, and several Democrats are expected to run, including former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, who has officially declared her intention to run.
