August 2024

Food recalls

The following is from the Van Wert County Health District: EDISON, N.J. — Yummy Foods, in Edison, New Jersey, is recalling their Yummy Swirly Ices line because it may contain traces of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Fatal crash on I-75

F I N D L AY — T h e Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle. The crash occurred on August 7, 2024 at approximately 1:26 a.m. on Interstate 75 near mile post 160 in the City of Findlay in Hancock County.

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Pets available for adoption

VAN WERT — The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Kittens: F, 7 months, light striped gray, named Mama M, F, 8 weeks, named Jr., Sassy M, F, 8 weeks, calico Mainecoon, long haired brown chocolate, long haired calico Tabby, M, F, 7 weeks, long haired orange, apricot, orange and white short both long haired M, F, 6-9 months, black and white, tiger, tiger and white.

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Donations sought for fire victims

VAN WERT — On Aug. 8, the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Scott Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family, it was determined that clothing, and monetary donations are needed.

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