Ridge Township, Van Wert County, Ohio

Ridge Township is one of the twelve townships of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States.[citation needed] Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships: Part of the city of Van Wert, the county seat and largest city of Van Wert County, is located in the western half of Ridge Township.Statewide, the only other Ridge Township is located in Wyandot County.[4] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[5] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.
Map of Ohio highlighting Van Wert County
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