New downtown business

Denny Pearson, owner of Kitchens and Bathrooms Plus, cuts the ribbon on the company’s new store at 210 E. Main St. in Van Wert. The company, which also has a store in Celina, has been in business nine years and provides installation services and also various kitchen and bathroom equipment to contractors. Looking on is Pearson’s wife, Nancy, and members of the Van Wert Area Chamber Board of Directors. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)