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Vehicle fire destroys truck
VAN WERT — An under-the-hood-engine- compartment fire destroyed a Dodge 1500 pickup truck in the Walmart parking lot. The Van Wert Fire Department received the call at approximately 3:27 pm. Wednesday. Upon the firefighters' arrival the truck was smoking heavily under the hood. The firefighters immediately started putting water on the vehicle. It was quickly put under control.
Hands Of Hope Hosts Pam Stenzel
Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services hosted Pam Stenzel at the Paulding HS/MS auditeria on Wednesday night, April 17. Pam talked about sexual integrity, choices, worth, and health. There was a crowd of about 50 teens and many adults as well. Many who came commented that she was very inspiring and she educated them on various issues.
One hurt in crash
CONVOY — At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Convoy Fire and EMT units were called to a semi/tanker accident. The truck, which was hauling milk, was traveling on Lare Road, got off the paved road, traveled about 100 yards on the soft berm before rolling onto its side. The driver was transported by the Convoy EMT unit to the hospital for treatment. About half the load of milk leaked into the field. The rest was transferred to another tanker trailer. Jackson Heavy wreckers righted the truck and trailer. Units on the scene were the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office, The Ohio State Patrol, EMA, Convoy Fire and Rescue units. The accident was investigated by Post 81 of the Ohio State Patrol. (Photos by Bob Barnes)
Antwerp Manor Happenings
Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Dr. in Antwerp, Ohio. Traditionally we have crowned our Valentine Queen and King on Valentine’s Day but this year we made an exception. Queen Cindy Meglish Smart was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for several months. Her last treatment was this past week so she was feeling well enough to join her Euchre partner, King Dick Gasser for the crowning. Dick is a good friend of Cindy’s and to support her hair loss due to the treatments he agreed to wear a wig for the crowning. Cindy and Dick have become close friends here at Antwerp Manor. They truly care about each other.
Five-year plan solid for Vantage Career Center
VAN WERT—The Vantage Board of Education received an update of the district’s five-year plan from treasurer Denise Mooney at the board’s May 2 meeting. “A forecast is like a future painting based on a snapshot of today. That snapshot, however, will be adjusted because the further into the future the forecast extends, the more likely it is that the projections will deviate from experience,” Mooney wrote in her report.
APT Manufacturing Commit Investment in Archers’ Future Generation at School Board Meeting
The April Antwerp School Board meeting took place on April 23 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting began with Superintendent Dr. Marty Miller announcing the guests at the meeting. APT Manufacturing made a $5,000 donation to the Innovation Center and Kyle Zartman gave a presentation of what will be added to the science center to bring about automation education to the schools. APT is a company in Hicksville that has been making a significant contribution to the food automation industry.
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