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Allen County Sheriff investigating scam in Beaverdam

Telephone call accusing resident of tax fraud
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 3, 2017

The following was posted by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office wants local residents to be aware of this ruse in case it happens here.

"The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has an open investigation regarding a scam that occurred in Beaverdam.  The victim reported she was contacted by someone using the phone number 202-455-5956 who claimed to be from the Legal Affairs Department and accused her of tax fraud.

The victim reported she told the caller she had not received any paperwork regarding this.  A short time later and while still speaking with the man on the phone there was a knock on her door.

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Every bit of back-to-school info in detail (except classroom assignments)
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A school bell, or maybe a school buzzer, (for kids it may sound more like an alarm) will sound at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, heralding the start of another school year in Ada. But first, there will be an open house at the school on Thursday, Aug. 10.
For all of the details about workbooks, bus routes, school staff, and more, check out the information below provided by Mrs. Meri Skilliter, superintendent of schools.

ADA EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS
2017-2018 OPENING ACTIVITIES AND OPEN HOUSE

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Vancrest entertainers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The Band Loco performs for residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon. Consisting of Patti Meier and her husband, Mike, the Wapakoneta duo entertains at Vancrest once a month. She said their appearances there are "very rewarding; I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing."

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Back-to-school sales tax holiday Aug. 4-6

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A back-to-school Ohio sales tax holiday is in effect from noon, Friday, Aug. 4, at until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:

• Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
• School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
• School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.     

Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.

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Single Moms Mingle group organized

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A new group, Single Moms Mingle, will meet for the first time at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Ada Presbyterian Church for ice cream and movies.Thereafter, the group will meet monthly at the church beginning on Thursday, Sept 14.

The group, for single moms and their children, will gather at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through May. Supper and child care will be provided.
"Take an evening away for fun, food, and fellowship," commented Barb Ulrey, organizer

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ONU linebacker from Wapak named Preseason All-America

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Ohio Northern senior linebacker Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta) was named Second Team Preseason All-America for the upcoming 2017 season by D3football.com.

Schmerge is a three-year starter and a two-time First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference honoree at middle linebacker for the Polar Bears.

He was also named Second Team All-North Region by D3football.com last season and Third Team All-North Region in 2015.

Schmerge led the team and the OAC with 103 tackles as a junior in 2015 after being second in the league with 111 tackles as a sophomore in 2015.

Last year, he was named Preseason All-American by The Sporting News magazine.

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